Clinical

Platinum is a silver-colored precious metal. Most people are familiar with it as a metal used for jewelry. But platinum is also a key part of some cancer treatments. Cisplatin...

Ovulation is the process of a mature egg being released from an ovary. It usually happens once a month in people who have ovaries.1 It is fair to wonder whether...

As doctors learn more about the origins of ovarian cancer, they develop new ways to try to prevent it. Research shows that many types of ovarian cancers begin in the...

Feeling more thirsty than usual on chemotherapy days is normal. It is important to pay attention to this sign from your body. But getting enough fluids can be tricky after...

Getting an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising. The words used by your doctor may be confusing. The medical terms may not be familiar to you yet. To...

More people may know of chemotherapy or chemo as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement in the treatment of...

There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...

Changes in taste and smell are common side effects of ovarian cancer treatment. These changes can lead to decreased appetite, weight loss, a dislike and avoidance of certain foods, and...

Cancers that affect people between the ages of 15 and 39 are often called adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. This age group makes up about 5 percent of people...

Getting a diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be scary, shocking, and a life-altering experience. Facing ovarian cancer treatment options can be overwhelming. Gathering information about your diagnosis and treatment options...

Palliative care is also called supportive care or comfort care. Discussing palliative care before you need to can be worrying. This is especially true if you connect palliative care with...

Lymphedema is a relatively common side effect for women with ovarian cancer. It occurs when the lymphatic system, which helps drain fluid from tissues, becomes blocked or damaged. This can...

“You’ve got cancer,” are among the words no one wants to hear - ever. Perhaps even more hard to hear can be, “you’ve got a rare form of cancer,” or...

People whose ovarian cancer recurs (returns) are usually treated with chemotherapy. Doctors and researchers have been looking for a better treatment for recurring ovarian cancer. They want to give people...

Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from things like infections, the flu, and even cancer...

Cancer and its treatments can put you at risk for many other health issues. One such risk is blood clots. One out of every 5 blood clots diagnosed is caused...

An ovarian cancer diagnosis can impact your life in significant ways, including sex and intimacy. More often, doctors and researchers are looking at sexual health as an important part of...

Genetic testing may help identify people who are at a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. However, testing results are not always certain.1,2Genetic testing for breast and ovarian...

Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. With early detection, the 5-year survival rate is about 90 to 94 percent. Yet, only about...

Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe...