Cancer Type

Our Favorite Resources for Ovarian Cancer

  • Support, information, and resources for women at high risk for ovarian cancer is at FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered.

  • Information on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment can be found at Gynecologic Cancer Foundation.
    www.thegcf.org

  • Find support groups, a database of gynecologic oncologists, and resources at the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC).

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INFORMATION BY CANCER TYPE

Ovarian

Warning Signs

BY MELISSA KNOPPER

Paying attention to early symptoms of ovarian cancer may give a voice to the "silent killer," but some advise caution.

Screening Options

CA-125: A Good Indicator or Not?

How useful is the CA-125 diagnostic test for ovarian cancer?

Gynecologic Cancers

Web Exclusive: 2007 State of the State of Gynecologic Cancers

BY GYNECOLOGIC CANCER FOUNDATION

The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation releases its 2007 annual report.

Prevention

Birth Control Pill Prevents 200,000 Ovarian Cancers

EDITED BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

 Oral contraceptives decrease incidence of ovarian cancer.


More in Ovarian

Surgical Advances

Renaissance Surgery

BY BEVERLY A. CALEY

Using robotic arms, video cameras, and tiny incisions, cancer surgeons are changing what it means to go under the knife.
New Drug Therapies

Gaining an Edge Against Cancer

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Cancer research pushes forward as scientists find creative ways to attack cancer.
Managing Side Effects

Under New Management

BY PAUL ENGSTROM

Newer and better supportive care days to control side effects are making treatments easier for patients.