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Wednesday March 17, 2010

HPV vaccine protects from cancer recurrence

A vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer also may protect females from post–surgical recurrence of the disease. A new study shows that the Gardasil vaccine reduces the likelihood of human papillomavirus–related disease recurring after teen and adult women already have had surgery to remove cancer or certain pre–cancerous changes. ... Click Here to Read More
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Overview

What is Ovarian Cancer?

A malignant tumor that begins in the ovaries is called ovarian cancer. There are several types of ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer that begins on the surface of the ovary is most common...

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Diagnosis/Symptoms

Recognizing Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer often shows no obvious signs or symptoms until late in its development. There are symptoms that may be caused by ovarian cancer or by other, less serious conditions...

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Treatment

Surgical Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

Treatment depends on a number of factors, including the stage of the disease and the general health of the patient. Patients are often treated by a team of specialists...

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Prevention/Screening

Ovarian Cancer: Who's at Risk?

About 1 in every 57 women in the United States will develop ovarian cancer. Most cases occur in women over the age of 50, but this disease can also affect younger women....

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Research Studies related to Ovarian Cancer

People who join clinical trials have the first chance to benefit from new approaches. They also make an important contribution to medicine by helping doctors learn more about the disease...

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Links to Organizations and Associations

We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on ovarian cancer programs, services and research...

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