Tennis great Chris Evert reveals she is cancer-free
Evert began chemotherapy in January 2022 after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Study quantifies faulty gene's role in ovary cancer risk
Women who carry an inherited fault in the BRIP1 gene are three times more likely to develop ovarian cancer than those without it, researchers said Tuesday.
Tue Jan 19 2016
The Angelina Jolie effect: When a sex symbol removes her ovaries to prevent cancer, women more likely to follow
Doctors say Jolie's essay will likely drive more women to consider genetic testing and, perhaps, elective surgeries that research shows can drastically reduce the risk of cancer.
Wed Mar 25 2015
Women at risk for ovarian cancer face a complex decision-making process
Here is some information that may help you evaluate the risk of ovarian cancer.
Wed Mar 25 2015
Hormone drugs boost ovarian cancer risk by 40%: study
Menopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) boost the risk of ovarian cancer by 40 percent.
Sat Feb 14 2015