Talking to Friends and Loved Ones about Ovarian CancerFor some people, talking about cancer comes easily. For many, many others, it is complicated. If you have been putting off telling someone about your diagnosis or have had trouble...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Your Career After Ovarian CancerAn ovarian cancer diagnosis comes with many challenges, both personal and professional. You will likely need to navigate how, or if, to tell your employer about your diagnosis. And, you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exploring Disparities and Ovarian CancerWhen talking about medical conditions and who is most affected by them, people sometimes use the word disparity. A disparity is simply another word difference. When talking about ovarian cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Horses, Not Zebras: Why is Ovarian Cancer Hard to Diagnose?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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have all sorts of questions and wonder whether your doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your doctor can provide you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talcum Powder and Ovarian CancerMany people use talcum powder to keep skin dry and avoid rashes. The product has been the focus of scientific research and media scrutiny due to its possible link to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Differences Between Early and Advanced Ovarian CancerThe main difference between early and advanced ovarian cancer is the size of the tumor and the spread of the cancer. A few other factors also play a role. Generally...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Ovarian Cancer be Cured?While advanced ovarian cancer cannot be cured, it can be treated. Roughly 80 percent of women with ovarian cancer will have advanced ovarian cancer at the time of diagnosis. About...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms used when describing a clinical trial before you sign up. Here are some of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Know About Participating in a Clinical TrialClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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