Ovarian Cancer
Read patient and survivor stories about ovarian cancer, learn about risk factors, symptoms, and treatments, and more.
Ovarian Cancer Treatments You Should Know
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with ovarian cancer? Here’s what you should know about the latest therapies available.
The Latest
The Pill Linked to Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk
Ovarian cancer risk may go down in young women who take newer oral contraceptives containing low doses of estrogen and newer progestogens.
Pain Relievers and Ovarian Cancer Survival
In a study looking at the use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), researchers found these meds can increase ovarian cancer survival.
Verdict in Talcum Powder-Ovarian Cancer Case
Thousands claim talcum powder products from by Johnson & Johnson caused their ovarian cancer. In St. Louis, $4.69 billion just went to 22 plaintiffs.
10 Important Facts About BRCA Gene Mutations
BRCA gene mutations indicate a higher risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Here’s what you should know about your screening and treatment options.
All About BRCA Gene Mutations
If you have BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 gene mutations, here's what you should know your options, insurance coverage, and screening for other members of your family.
Breaking the News of Hereditary Cancer Risk
Learning you have a high cancer risk gene mutation is hard enough. Here's how to tell your family they might be at risk too.
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.
Angelina Jolie's Effect on Breast Cancer
When Angelina Jolie spoke up about her preventive double mastectomy and BRCA1, she raised more awareness in one day that some organizations do in 10 years.
How to Handle the Emotional Impact of BRCA
Have you recently had a genetic test that shows you're predisposed to breast or ovarian cancer? A genetic counselor shares how to process the news.
Where to Find Support When You Have BRCA
From online support to picking up the telephone and calling a help line, there are resources available to help if you have a BRCA gene mutation.
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.