Ovarian
Cancer
This page contains
links to the latest information regarding ovarian cancer. My goal is to help
women find information and support covering all phases of dealing with ovarian
cancer, including prevention, symptoms, detection, and treatment.
The
Whisperings of Ovarian Cancer - (Laura) Find out about the early symptoms
of ovarian cancer. Early detection is tricky, but getting the word out can
start savings lives now!
Ovarian Cancer from
About's Cancer GuideErin
Keogh brings you links to information about Ovarian Cancer. There's also lots
of great general cancer information all through her site.
Pelvic
Exam to Detect Ovarian Cancer
- What to expect from a pelvic exam. Note that a rectal exam is very important
when examining the ovaries during a pelvic examination.
Screening
Procedures for Ovarian Cancer - Many experts feel that high-risk women
should be screened regularly for ovarian cancer. This whole site is recommended
for women who have a genetic risk of ovarian cancer.
Evaluating Ovarian Masses
- This article by Frederick R. Jelovsek MD is pretty technical, but contains
good information.
Conversations! Newsletter - Excellent
Ovarian Cancer Newsletter you can subscribe to. Some of the articles are reprinted
on this Web site. Don't miss the great 10 Tips Series for Coping by Jim Acee
Johns Hopkins Ovarian
Cancer Web site - This welcoming site is the perfect first stop in
your understanding of ovarian cancer. Be sure to catch the inspiring story
of Sean Patrick, ovarian cancer survivor and co-developer of the site.
Stages
of Ovarian Cancer - The stages of ovarian cancer, according to the FIGO
(International Federation of Gynecologic Oncologists) system.
National
Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Patient
education and advocacy organization.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
- The OCNA is an advocacy group seeking to heighten awareness about ovarian
cancer, and educate consumers. The site includes information on recent research
and relevant legislation.
NCI
Ovarian Cancer Cancer Page - Excellent resources and a wealth of info.
Ovarian Cancers -
types and lots of info - This is a long, comprehensive article from
Gynecologic Oncology Associates. It includes treatment information and frank
discussion of when to consider stopping treatment.
411Cancer.com
Treatment Overview - This excellent site gives an overview, not only
of treatment options for ovarian cancer, but of the research which informs those
options. More technical than most consumer sites, but still readable and gives
good explanations.
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