Ovarian Cancer
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Ovarian cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
By Laura Geggel last updated
Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovaries or fallopian tubes grow and multiply out of control.
Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
By Cari Nierenberg published
Recent court cases have highlighted the possible link between using talcum powder for feminine hygiene, and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. But is the link real?
Author's Heartbreaking Story: What Are the Signs of Ovarian Cancer?
By Sara G. Miller published
In a heart-wrenching essay, author Amy Krause Rosenthal penned a dating profile for her husband.
New Test for Ovarian Cancer Finds More Cases
By Rachael Rettner published
A new screening test for ovarian cancer can detect more women with the disease than previous methods, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests.
Delaying Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer
By Rachael Rettner published
Women who are a little bit older when they have their first child may have a decreased risk of ovarian cancer, a new study finds.
Angelina Jolie Pitt's Surgery: Why She Had Her Ovaries Removed
By Laura Geggel published
Tampon Test for Ovarian Cancer Shows Promise
By Anne Harding published
In women with ovarian cancer, the DNA from cancer cells can be detected in tampons they use, new research shows. The finding could point the way toward a way to test for the disease, researchers say.
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