Inherited changes in the tumor suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, raise lifetime risk substantially. For ovarian cancer, the ...

In 2013, Mary Lou Polo was given just a week to live. She had stage IV ovarian cancer, and her chances of survival were grim. This September, more than 10 years later, Polo recently celebrated her ...

Stage 2 ovarian cancer is localized to the pelvis, with substages 2A and 2B indicating specific spread patterns. Diagnosis involves physical exams, imaging, blood tests, and biopsy to confirm cancer ...

Ovarian cancer is treatable is detected early, but 70% of cases aren’t diagnosed until it’s too late. A promising blood test may change that. Each year, about 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian ...

Ovarian cancer, often termed a 'silent killer,' is frequently diagnosed late due to subtle, easily dismissed early symptoms ...

Following her cancer diagnosis, Tuttle, now 46, underwent many surgeries and endured chemotherapy. And the treatment took a ...

Immunonutritional status, assessed by PNI and SII, significantly influences ovarian cancer prognosis, affecting survival outcomes and chemotherapy tolerance. High PNI and low SII correlate with longer ...

Navigating the treatment of a deadly form of cancer can be not just physically, but emotionally exhausting. Finding out the ...

The challenges of ovarian cancer embody the challenges that we face in women’s health. As we await the National Cancer ...