Clinical

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.Genetic 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...

Most cancers are sporadic or random. This means that they are caused by exposure to a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance such as sunlight or cigarette smoke. They may also be...

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

Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Unfortunately, it also causes more deaths than any other female reproductive system cancer. This includes cervical and...

Ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer treatment can affect your fertility. If you wish to have children or would like to have the option, speak to your doctor. These conversations can...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often linked to health risks. However, some research shows that women with ovarian cancer who are also being treated for high blood pressure may...

We often focus on how breastfeeding helps the baby, but what about the moms? Many women report that breastfeeding their babies makes them feel less stressed and anxious. Breastfeeding also...

Genetics can be an important part of someone’s health. Certain genetic syndromes are related to different cancers. One example is Lynch syndrome, which has been linked to ovarian cancer. Knowing...

Chemotherapy drugs aim to kill cancer cells in the body. They do this by targeting fast-growing cells and destroying them. Some fast-growing cells being killed are healthy cells that happen...

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

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Drugs known as PARP inhibitors are a form of targeted therapy to treat cancer. They are mainly used to treat ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers. They are also being...

Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage. This means it is harder to treat and carries a worse prognosis. Knowing more about the ways in which ovarian cancer...

Doctors once thought that ovarian cancer began in the ovaries. However, recent research shows that some ovarian cancers actually begin in the fallopian tubes. This new information may help guide...

Women with ovarian cancer and endometriosis have long asked: Could my endometriosis have caused my ovarian cancer? So far, some studies say yes, some say maybe, and some say no...

Ovarian cancer and its treatment may lead to bone loss. However, a healthy lifestyle and treatments for bone loss can help keep your bones as healthy as possible. Talk with...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

When doctors are in medical school, one of the phrases they hear about diagnosis is to think “horses, not zebras.” What does this mean? It means when diagnosing someone, look...