Suspicious symptoms of an ovarian cyst
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The fallopian tubes help connect the ovaries to the uterus with several pairs of ligaments that also connect each ovary to the uterus and pelvic wall supporting it in its position.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Treatment options for ovarian cancer
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Up to 85 percent of women experience recurrence of high-grade serous ovarian cancer — the most common subtype of ovarian cancer — after standard treatment with the chemotherapy drug carboplatin.
Read MoreWomb Cancer and The Pill
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The American Cancer Society estimates that over 61,000 new cases of endometrial cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2017, with nearly 11,000 of those being fatal. Also known as womb or uterine cancer, the disease mainly affects post-menopausal women.
Read MoreBaby Powder & Ovarian Cancer
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Who can forget the soft, subtle fragrance of baby or talcum powder. We associate it with innocence, purity, babies, and …..ovarian cancer?
Read MoreOvarian Cancer Screening: What Women Need to Know
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Most women know the drill when it comes to screening for breast cancer and skin cancer, but many are unaware of the protocol and risk for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women. This equates to about 250,000 women newly diagnosed annually, and 140,000 annual deaths from ovarian cancer. Although ovarian cancer can occur at any age, women above the age of 60 are at higher risk. Statistically, about half of diagnoses occur in women 63 years old and above. When diagnosis occurs in younger women, the cases are often more aggressive.
Read MoreNew screening method detects ovarian cancer in twice as many women
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Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer because it is usually detected then the cancer has developed into an advanced stage. Researchers have developed a new ovarian cancer screening technique that they say can detect ovarian cancer in twice as many women as traditional methods.
Read MoreThe Link Between Breast and Ovarian Cancer
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Many women understand the risk factors or breast cancer but few understand its link with ovarian cancer. Every woman needs to read this.
Read MoreAngelina Jolie Undergoes Gynecologic Surgery, Removes Ovaries for Early Cancer Detection
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Angelina Jolie, just this morning announced that she decided to remove her ovaries and Fallopian tubes due to doctors finding detections of early ovarian cancer. This is a major women's health issue and debate. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreShould you worry about ovarian cancer?
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Diem Brown – MTV reality star, cancer warrior and patient advocate - was only 34 years old when she died after a long battle with ovarian cancer on November 14.
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