Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecologic tumors. Fewer than 40% of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer are cured, and approximately 12,810 people in the U.S. die from the disease every year.

Ovarian cancer is often caught in later, more advanced stages because there are often few symptoms early on in the course of the disease. Unfortunately, late-stage ovarian cancer can cause pain and ...

A recent International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer study evaluates the efficacy of symptom-triggered testing in detecting early-stage ovarian cancer. Study: Symptom-triggered testing detects early ...

In 2013, Mary Lou Polo was given just a week to live. She had stage IV ovarian cancer, and her chances of survival were grim. This September, more than 10 years later, Polo recently celebrated her ...

Nov. 7, 2024 -- Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” for a reason: its early symptoms can be subtle, making it easy to mistake for other conditions. But being proactive about our health ...

Symptom triggered testing, prompted by symptoms such as pain, abdominal bloating/swelling, and feeling full soon after starting to eat, can pick up early-stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 of ...

Where Does Pain Occur? Is Pain Constant or Does It Come and Go? What Does It Feel Like? Treatment Options What If the Treatment Is Causing Pain? Ovarian cancer is often caught in later, more advanced ...