More than 300,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer globally each year. The four-year clinical trial across 15 Australian hospitals – known as SOLACE2 – was co-led by the University ...

While not as common as other cancers, ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. It’s particularly deadly because, in most cases, by the time it’s detected, it’s already ...

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

Early symptoms of ovarian cancer can include bloating, cramping, and abdominal swelling. Since many conditions, like fluctuating hormones or digestive irritation, can cause these symptoms, sometimes ...

A gentle ache, a missed period, a feeling of being off; women often carry on through symptoms that could signal deeper ...

The latest analysis looked at data from more than 200,000 women aged 50-74 at recruitment who were followed up for an average of 16 years. The women were randomly allocated to one of three groups: no ...

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

Endometriosis is a noncancerous condition that often affects the ovaries. It may slightly increase your risk of developing ovarian cancer later in life. Endometriosis and ovarian cancer are conditions ...

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

When Madelyn Duckmanton was a teenager in the 1960’s, her mother Margaret, was diagnosed with cervical cancer.