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 did just that and found some worthwhile information that I this this community needs to know. The show’s focus was on ovarian cancer. During the portion of the show that I watched, Dr. Oz joined with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to do a screening in a Dallas mall and to create an information sheet.
First of all, let’s look at the facts about...
NYT: Early Symptoms for Ovarian Cancer Women who have these symptoms for a few weeks--bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating, and... 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 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 »
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 »
An article on CNN, "Possible Marker for Ovarian Cancer Found," discusses a recent research study offering hope for more effective and new... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and PreventionOvarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer in women, and the fifth leading cause of female cancer death. Each year in the United... Read more »
Source: National Cancer Institute
Colorectal Cancer Research from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial: NCI Fact Sheet Key Points • • • The... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Occasionally, a doctor may find signs of early stage ovarian cancer, such as a firm, enlarged ovary when abnormal cells are confined to the ovary. A... 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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Premature ovarian failureSymptomsWomen with ovarian hypofunction may develop symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats,... Read more »
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