Ovarian Cancer Stories
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Two Gene Mutations Boost Breast Cancer Risk, Scientists Find
Women with two genetic mutations have a higher risk of breast cancer and should be screened, scientists say. -
Surgical 'Pen' Accurately Detects Cancer In Just 10 Seconds
MasSpec Pen is a new diagnostic tool that can detect malignant tumors in just seconds, improving treatment and reducing the odds of cancer recurrence. -
Protein Detection May Find Ovarian Cancer In Women Who Don’t Remove Ovaries
New research suggests that screening women at the highest risk for ovarian cancer for a protein biomarker called CA125 may help doctors find tumors earlier. -
Is It Possible To Get Pregnant With Only One Ovary?
A cancer survivor called her baby a miracle after she conceived the child with only one ovary. -
4 Symptoms Of An Ovarian Cyst Rupture
Ovarian cysts are extremely common and usually not something to worry about, but in the rare cases of a cyst rupture, the results could be life-threatening. -
Is Cancer Too Profitable To Cure?
There are many reasons that cancer hasn't been cured yet — but money-making isn't one of them. -
Fighting Ovarian Cancer, One Instagram Post At A Time
One woman has gone from posting about physical fitness on her Instagram to documenting her battle with ovarian cancer. -
6 Cancers Of The Female Reproductive Organs
The female reproductive system isn't safe from cancer; it can enter the ovaries, the cervix and even the vagina. -
All Women Should Know The Early Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers to strike American women: Here are some of the early symptoms. -
7 Body Parts You Can Live Without
Don’t like all of your organs? No problem — you can live without a whole bunch of them. -
The Pill Has Driven Down Ovarian Cancer Death Rates Worldwide
The widespread adoption of the birth control pill has also helped drive down the death rate from ovarian cancer, suggests new research. -
To Douche Or Not To Douche
A recent report has linked douching to increased risk for ovarian cancer, so is there any reason to carry on this practice?
