A small percentage of ovarian cancers are hereditary, driven by inherited mutations in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Most ovarian cancers are “sporadic,” however, meaning they are driven by mutations ...
The rarest type of ovarian cancer, small cell carcinoma of the ovary (SCCO) progresses rapidly and is often detected late. Because of this, doctors may find it difficult to treat. Small cell carcinoma ...
Every October, it seems like there’s a pink ribbon—the universal symbol for breast cancer—everywhere you go. However, most people may not even recognize an ovarian cancer awareness ribbon unless ...