Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. However, the racial bias makes it ...
A woman's story of literal strength shows how ovarian cancer can be missed—and the lighthearted recovery milestone every care ...
Interval breast cancer rates have remained consistent over 30 years despite age-based screening, highlighting the need for ...
A common blood test for ovarian cancer is more likely to fall short for Black and Native American women, according to a new ...
A common blood test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study ...
Colorectal cancer affects 1 in 24 men and 1 in 26 women. Learn about risks, screening, and genetic factors like Lynch ...
A new study focusing on the common CA-125 blood test found that some patients were 23 percent less likely to show elevated ...
Researchers found that Black and Native American patients were 23% less likely to have high levels of CA-125 when diagnosed with ovarian cancer compared to white patients. That means the test may miss ...
Combo estrogen/progesterone birth control pills can lower your risk of ovarian cancer ... “There is no one size fits all when it comes to cancer. We need more research into personalized prevention, ...
The ovaries are small organs that make eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. This surgery can help prevent ovarian cancer and might be recommended for people at high risk. When an ...
Despite data showing up to 80% of women with ovarian cancer not getting a genetic test, all patients should be offered genetic testing after an ovarian cancer diagnosis Roughly 20% or one in five ...
After a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, women will go through a variety of medical assessments to determine the best course of treatment Imaging and laboratory tests will help doctors and patients make ...