MyOvarianCancerTeam

11/28/2023

How can your loved ones best support you with while navigating the holiday season?

06/23/2023

"Scanxiety...the waiting time between scan and results…the chasm into which all my fears and worries tumble."

Hear about the rollercoaster of emotions Elena undergoes with every PET scan:

During the years of my stormy and rebellious adolescence, I did whatever I could to hide from my mother’s sharp glances. If I let her make eye contact, I w

06/22/2023

There are often no signs or symptoms in the early stages of ovarian germ cell tumor development, which can make diagnosis difficult. Read more:

Ovarian germ cell tumors (OGCTs) are a type of ovarian cancer that develops in egg cells of the o***y. OGCTs may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (not ca

06/22/2023

"When someone tells you “You have ovarian cancer,” it seems unreal — a distortion of time and space."

Read about the symptoms and moments that led to Debra's ovarian cancer diagnosis:

In 2023, about 19,710 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to the American Association for Cancer Research. I won’t mention the downside

06/19/2023

Did you know that around 85% to 90% of ovarian cancers in the U.S. are epithelial ovarian cancer? Learn more facts and stats about this type of cancer:

Living with ovarian cancer can be unnerving. However, facts and statistics about the condition can offer an objective view of the progress being made in de

06/17/2023

Researchers have found that ovarian cancer has a unique scent signature from other gynecological cancers. Learn about what discovering this scent means for early detection:

Researchers have found that ovarian cancer has a unique scent signature from other gynecological cancers such as cervical cancer and vulvar cancer. While t

06/15/2023

People born with inherited changes in their BRCA genes are more likely to develop . Learn more:

BRCA gene mutations are a possible cause of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer develops when genetic mutations (changes) build up within cells of an o***y. Usu

06/15/2023

Receiving a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy can be devastating. Learning how ovarian cancer and its treatments affect you and your developing fetus can help with making important decisions:

Cancer of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum (lining of the abdomen) is collectively called ovarian cancer. While this cancer usually occurs in o

06/14/2023

Treatment options for involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or hormone therapy. Learn about the methods and potential complications behind each type:

Advanced ovarian cancer is treatable, but some of the treatments can have long-lasting complications and side effects. Ovarian cancer is considered advance

06/13/2023

Several factors can cause night sweats in a person with , including radiation therapy, surgery, and some medications. Learn more about the relationship between ovarian cancer and night sweats:

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that starts in the ovaries, the reproductive glands that produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Any illness or disease

06/11/2023

Endometriosis can raise a person’s risk of ovarian cancer, but only slightly. Learn about the two types of ovarian cancer that are affected by this condition:

Endometriosis can raise a person’s risk of ovarian cancer, but only slightly. The majority of people with endometriosis will never develop this type of can

06/10/2023

If you have an ovarian stromal tumor, your doctor will consider several factors in recommending your treatment plan, including the type, the stage and grade, your age, and more:

The type and stage of an ovarian stromal tumor are the main factors influencing treatment. Ovarian cancers are categorized into subtypes based on the type