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Ovarian Cancer

    Prevent Ovarian Cancer

    Knowing what increases your chances of getting ovarian cancer (cancer that starts in the ovaries) and what protects you from this type of cancer is key to reducing your risk.

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    Eat a Low-Fat Diet

    Red meat and foods high in cholesterol have been found to increase the risk of ovarian cancer, as well as the risk of heart disease, so cut out saturated fat to stay cancer-free.

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    Take Birth Control Pills

    Being on oral contraception for three to five years has been found in numerous studies to decrease your risk of ovarian cancer. The protection continues for 5 to 10 years after stopping birth control pills, too.

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    Get Genetic Testing

    If you suspect that a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer (including the BRCA mutations) run in your family, ask your doctor about genetic counseling to determine if genetic testing is for you.

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    Types of Ovarian Cancer

    Cancer can grow in three different types of cells within the ovary. Find out the symptoms of all three types so you can protect yourself.

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    Get Screened

    There are several important tests that can be used to detect ovarian tumors. Make sure you're getting a thorough workup.

    Signs of Ovarian Cancer

    Abdominal pain and bloating are often the earliest signs of ovarian cancer, but there are many other symptoms that, taken together, can alert you to this dangerous type of cancer, often called the silent killer.

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    Best Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

    Discover which treatment options are best for you.

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    Life with Ovarian Cancer

    Get tips on how you can manage ovarian cancer on a daily basis.

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    Ovarian Cancer Q&As

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    Dr. Barbara Goff
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    Is there a cure for ovarian cancer?
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    There are many women with ovarian cancer who are cured of their disease. For women who are diagnosed when their disease has not spread beyond the ovary, cure rates are 70 to 90%. In general, the combination of aggressive surgery and aggressive . . .


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    Ovarian Cancer Action Plans

    If you're worried about ovarian cancer, be aware of the symptoms and how to get the right tests and treatment.


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    The Anti-Cancer Lifestyle

    The latest research shows us how lifestyle changes can help keep ovarian cancer and other cancers at bay.


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    Dr. Oz Says

    Do I Need Regular Screening for Ovarian Cancer?
    By Mehmet C. Oz, MD

    Ovarian cancer is considered a “silent killer” because many of its victims are not diagnosed until it has already reached an advanced stage. Its preliminary symptoms are nonspecific and are very commonly missed and misdiagnosed by doctors everywhere . . .


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