An article on CNN, "Possible Marker for Ovarian Cancer Found," discusses a recent research study offering hope for more effective and new... Read more »
It is known as the "silent killer." Ovarian cancer is frightening to so many women because there generally are little to no symptoms in... Read more »
Although ovarian cancer has sometimes been described as a silent killer we now know that there are some early warning signs. The earlier... Read more »
I was busy on another project, but from the other room, Dad called, “Dorian, turn on The Dr. Oz Show!” Being the dutiful daughter, I... Read more »
I distinctly recall the advice, twenty-five years ago, of my own OBGYN when searching for a pediatrician as a first-time mother: find... Read more »
A new study appears to back the idea that a preventive surgery helps prevent breast and ovarian cancer in women who have a family history of the... Read more »
The number of women who survive breast cancer for at least 10 years has almost doubled since the 1970's, a new analysis has found, and many other... Read more »
REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A mammogram detects breast cancer. A Pap test detects cervical cancer. But there's not a test to... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The ovaries are located in the pelvis, one each side of the uterus. Each of these female reproductive organs is the size and shape of an almond.... Read more »