What Women Need to Know about Ovarian Cancer

January 2, 2016 7:36 pm

The following article is provided by The Clearity Foundation to support women with ovarian cancer and their families. Learn more about The Clearity Foundation and the services we provide directly to women as they make treatment decisions and navigate emotional impacts of their diagnosis.

Ovarian Cancer

What have you learned about ovarian cancer? In this webinar, presented by Mayo clinic cancer specialists, there is a discussion about the signs and symptoms that would women and those close to them should know about.

Gynecologic cancer specialists Jamie N. Bakkum-Gamez, M.D. and John Weroha, M.D., Ph.D. discussed the signs and symptoms women should be aware of for detection of ovarian cancer, understanding treatment options, and the importance of new clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic medical geneticist Myra J. Wick, M.D., Ph.D. reviewed the importance of family history and genetic counseling in preventing ovarian cancer. A live question and answer session followed the presentation.

To learn more about ovarian cancer, visit our page titled Ovarian Cancer Basics.

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