Clinical

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

Ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer treatment can affect your fertility. If you wish to have children or would like to have the...

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

Catheters and ports are commonly used in cancer treatment. These medical devices can help make your treatment easier and less uncomfortable. Knowing...

We often focus on how breastfeeding helps the baby, but what about the moms? Many women report that breastfeeding their babies makes...

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

Palliative care is also called supportive care or comfort care. Discussing palliative care before you need to can be worrying. This is...

Genetics can be an important part of someone’s health. Certain genetic syndromes are related to different cancers. One example is Lynch syndrome...

Drugs known as PARP inhibitors are a form of targeted therapy to treat cancer. They are mainly used to treat ovarian, fallopian...

An ovarian cancer diagnosis can impact your life in significant ways, including sex and intimacy. More often, doctors and researchers are looking...

Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. With early detection, the 5-year survival rate is...

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

When doctors are in medical school, one of the phrases they hear about diagnosis is to think “horses, not zebras.” What does...

Most cancers are sporadic or random. This means that they are caused by exposure to a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance such as...

Chemotherapy drugs aim to kill cancer cells in the body. They do this by targeting fast-growing cells and destroying them. Some fast-growing...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...

The main difference between early and advanced ovarian cancer is the size of the tumor and the spread of the cancer. A...

While advanced ovarian cancer cannot be cured, it can be treated. Roughly 80 percent of women with ovarian cancer will have advanced...

Feeling tired while living with cancer and its treatment is not uncommon. In fact, there is specific fatigue that can occur in...

Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage. This means it is harder to treat and carries a worse prognosis. Knowing...