Fourteen thousand women die each year from ovarian cancer. Forty-seven percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a five-year survival rate. Early symptoms of ovarian cancer often go undiagnosed. Ovarian cancer is usually caught late, which … [Read more...] about How to Protect Yourself from Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Approximately 1 in 78 women will develop ovarian cancer. 15% of ovarian cancer diagnoses are linked to hereditary factors passed down through families, usually caused by mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. If ovarian cancer runs in your family, … [Read more...] about Ovarian Cancer Awareness
The Difference Between Ovarian and Cervical Cancer
A cancer diagnosis is frightening. Gynecological cancers are a big concern for women. Our bodies contain up to 78 organs. Ten of those are found in the female reproductive system. It can be confusing for people who do not have a medical background to … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Ovarian and Cervical Cancer
5 Gynecological Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
The female body goes through many changes as we age. It starts when we enter puberty and continues through menopause. While some changes are common and no reason to be alarmed, others can be worrying. The following five gynecological symptoms should … [Read more...] about 5 Gynecological Symptoms You Should Never Ignore