Ovarian Cancer
One Woman’s Story of Ovarian Cancer Following Breast, Skin Cancers
After breast cancer treatment and removal of a melanoma, Patty never imagined she would be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Turns out she has the BRCA1 gene. Here’s her story.
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Jury Awards Billions in Talcum Powder-Ovarian Cancer Case
In one of thousands of court cases around the United States involving talcum powder and cancer risk, a jury in St. Louis, Missouri, awarded $4.69 billion to 22 plaintiffs who claimed their ovarian cancer was caused by products manufactured by Johnson & Johnson.
10 Facts About BRCA Gene Mutations
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer have been associated with mutations in two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2. Here’s what you should know.
All About BRCA1, BRCA2 Gene Mutation: Basic Explainer Story
Learn about a real-life experience with the gene mutation as well as your risk of cancer; cancer types if you have the mutation; and insurance coverage for any preventative treatment.
How Do You Tell Your Family Members You Have the BRCA1, 2 Genetic Mutation?
You thought finding out you had the BRCA1 or 2 gene mutation was tough – but now you have to tell your family members they might be at risk for it, too. Experts give advice on what to tell them when.
Genetic Counselor Explains BRCA Genetic Mutations
Dana Clark, M.S., L.C.G.C., at the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine, discusses when you’re at a high risk for BRCA gene mutations, what testing involves, and what misconceptions she commonly encounters.
Meet the Experts
Elizabeth Millard
Health WriterElizabeth Millard is a freelance journalist specializing in health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition.
Bethany Kandel
Health WriterBethany Kandel is a New York-based journalist, health writer, and author. She is also a breast cancer survivor.
Katherine Malmo
Health WriterKatherine Malmo is a freelance writer, author, and breast cancer survivor who writes about cancer and cancer treatments.
Health News
Genetic Pap Test Detects Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers
A new screening test for endometrial and ovarian cancers detects genetic mutations in DNA from cervical fluid samples taken during routine Pap tests. Called PapSEEK and developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, ...
Chlamydia May Double Ovarian Cancer Risk
New research to be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting in April suggests that women with chronic chlamydia infections are twice as likely as women without the sexually transmitted infection to develop ovarian cancer. Res...
A Surprising Risk for Ovarian Cancer: Dad's Genes
Researchers at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York have found a genetic mutation for ovarian cancer that can be passed from father to daughter. This genetic factor is also associated with an higher risk for prostate canc...