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Ovarian cancer myths vs. facts

Separate facts and misconceptions about ovarian cancer to help better prevent and manage the disease.
There’s currently no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer, meaning that most cases are caught at an advanced stage, ...
Ovarian cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the ovaries. It can progress to another part of the body ...
Ovarian cancer standard of care has not advanced in over 30 years, but a new DNA-based immunotherapy could be a gamechanger, showing major survival gains in clinical trials.
Ovarian cancer spreads fast by recruiting the body’s own protective cells to clear the way—and that secret alliance may finally be its undoing.
Waiting after an ovarian cancer diagnosis and throughout the treatment process is common. Here’s why it happens and what you can do to ease your mind.
Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other gynecological cancer. Most patients receive their diagnosis only after the ...
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 ...
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