Ovarian Cancer
The newest generation of oral contraceptive pills may help to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in young women. Prior research on older contraceptives, which contain higher levels of estrogens and older progestins, showed that they were effective in reducing ovarian cancer risk, though there was uncertainty whether this also…
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending that women avoid ovarian cancer screening if they do not show any outward symptoms and are not known to be at high risk. “High risk” are those who have certain hereditary cancer syndromes that increase the risk for ovarian cancer. The…
What would you give to extend your life span prognosis by 15.9 months? Correct treatment of ovarian cancer results in a survival rates of 65.6 months. Without treatment according to published guidelines the survival rate is 49.7 months. Fewer than 1/3 of ovarian cancer care patients receive the best possible…
