Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a killer -- and one frighteningly common factor substantially increases your risk for the disease. Find out what this preventable issue is in this video with Dr. Oz and two cancer specialists. Full Answer

While 10-15% of ovarian cancers are genetic, most women that develop ovarian cancer have no family history and no risk factors. Full Answer

Childbearing has a protective effect against ovarian cancer. This is due to the female hormone progesterone which is thought to shed abnormal cells from the ovarian surface. Even if women have not had any children, it does not mean that they will... Full Answer

The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age, occurring mostly in women older than 50. At that point in life, many women are in menopause, but menopause itself does not increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Full Answer

Be sure you see your doctor annually for a pelvic exam and make sure to discuss any unusual symptoms like bleeding, discharge, swelling, or pain. If you have any family history of ovarian cancer or carry the BRCA gene, be sure and let your doctor know.... Full Answer

Accurately predicting who will get cancer is a risky business. Without a crystal ball, risk factors are all we have. If you are older, have never been pregnant, have a family history of ovarian cancer, or a gene mutation (BRCA), you are at higher... Full Answer

Depending on the type of surgery, ovarian cancer patients can expect to be in the hospital for three days. In this video, Nimesh Nagarsheth, MD, a gynecolgic oncologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains that some procedures can result in... Full Answer

Ovarian cancer patients need the support of their friends and family. In this video, Nimesh Nagarsheth, MD, a gynecolgic oncologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, offers suggestions for how you can help a loved one with ovarian cancer. Full Answer

Find out your doctor's qualifications for treating ovarian cancer, learn about your treatment plan and be sure to ask the difficult questions, suggests Nimesh Nagarsheth, MD, a gynecolgic oncologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, in this video. Full Answer

Surgery and chemotherapy are the common treatments for advanced stage ovarian cancer. In this video, Nimesh Nagarsheth, MD, a gynecolgic oncologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses treatment options. Full Answer