ovarian cancer
'Record' 42-pound ovarian tumor removed from 'lucky' woman
The patient had been experiencing pain and a sense of heaviness in her lower abdomen before she received a shocking diagnosis.
Bride finds out she has just days to live after wedding due to rare illness
Ashleigh McMahon was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, but has not responded to chemotherapy, triggering her to marry her partner in her final days.
I thought it was cancer: Mom who gave birth at 49 on her miracle baby
"I went to the doctor expecting a menopause diagnosis and just two hours later, I was having an emergency ultrasound as they thought it might be cancer."
'I Thought I Was Bloated, Then Doctors Made a Shocking Discovery'
All I remember thinking is, this can't be real.
Ovarian Cancer Leading Threat to Women's Reproductive Health
Ovarian cancer is ranked among the top killers of women around the globe, especially in developing countries. Vigilance is a health necessity.
Woman Told She Should 'Stretch More' at Gym Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer
Sophie Pugh discovered she had ovarian cancer which had spread to her lungs 8 months after the onset of symptoms she says were repeatedly dismissed by doctors.
New Drug That Helps Identify Ovarian Cancer Is Approved by FDA
Cytalux could help surgeons identify ovarian tumors during surgery, potentially improving outcomes for those with the female reproductive system cancer.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Explained as Navel Growth Sees Woman Diagnosed
Despite knowing the symptoms to look out for, Kari Neumayer was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when it was already at an advanced stage.
Neuroscientist Says Her Ovarian Cancer Was Mistaken for UTI in Viral Thread
"The bottom line is that ovarian cancer research is underfunded," said Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020.
No Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Found in Large Study
"The study found no statistically significant association between genital powder use and ovarian cancer," study co-author Katie M. O'Brien told Newsweek.
Women Awarded Almost $5 Billion in Damages from J&J
Multiple claims have been made against the company's talc.
Ovarian Cancer Risk May Be Tied to Father's Genes
One mutation in a gene could mean people predisposed to ovarian cancer get the disease six years earlier.
Can Baby Powder Lead To Ovarian Cancer?
Health experts are divided on whether talc poses risks.
'You May Want to Marry My Husband' Author Dies at 51
Amy Krouse Rosenthal recently penned a dating profile essay for her husband, in anticipation of her death.
Cancer Deaths Among Women Will Double By 2030
Many of the cancers are preventable and low-income countries are the worst affected.
Fewer Deaths From Ovarian Cancer Due to Pill: Study
Death rates from 1970 to 2012 fell the most in developed nations with widespread use of the oral contraceptive.
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $55M in Talc Cancer Trial
A claims the company's talc-powder products caused her ovarian cancer, and in February a jury awarded $72 million to the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson Pays Big for Baby Powder Cancer Death
A woman who used Baby Powder and Shower to Shower for feminine hygiene for more than 35 years was diagnosed three years ago with ovarian cancer.
Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed Over Cancer Concern
Jolie, 39, said she had gone public with her decision to tell other women about the options available to them.