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What Is Ovarian Cancer?

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the ovaries. It may cause...

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the ovaries. It may cause no symptoms at all, or cause bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms that can be mistaken for various conditions. Although it's difficult to catch ovarian cancer early—about 20% of ovarian cancers are detected before they spread outside the ovary—there are treatments that can help.

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This 38-Year-Old Woman Had an 132-Pound Ovarian Tumor Removed

The tumor was removed in a five-hour surgery at a Connecticut hospital, and...

The tumor was removed in a five-hour surgery at a Connecticut hospital, and the patient is recovering well.

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What This 30-Year-Old Ovarian Cancer Survivor Wants All Women to Know—Especially If You’re Young

When Hannah Pyper felt her first symptoms at 26—a lump growing in her abdom...

When Hannah Pyper felt her first symptoms at 26—a lump growing in her abdomen, intense pains that would wake her up, and the urge to pee several times throughout the night—she "totally ignored everything."

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The 4 Stages of Ovarian Cancer, Explained

The disease is categorized into stages based on how far it has spread, whic...

The disease is categorized into stages based on how far it has spread, which helps patients and their doctors decide on the best course of treatment.

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8 Ways to Lower Your Ovarian Cancer Risk

There's no surefire way to prevent ovarian cancer, but these lifestyle ...

There's no surefire way to prevent ovarian cancer, but these lifestyle changes can reduce your chances of developing the disease.

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The Red Growth in This Woman's Belly Button Turned Out to Be a Sign of Aggressive Ovarian Cancer

The strange symptom was diagnosed as a Sister Mary Joseph's nodule.

The strange symptom was diagnosed as a Sister Mary Joseph's nodule.

Can Ovarian Cysts Actually Be Cancerous?

It's possible, but here's why you shouldn't freak out.

It's possible, but here's why you shouldn't freak out.

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Considering an Ovarian Cancer Screening Test? Read This First

There's no good evidence these widely used tests are reliable, the FDA ...

There's no good evidence these widely used tests are reliable, the FDA warns. Here's what experts recommend instead.

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The Ovarian Cancer Signs You Need to Know, Even If You’re Young

Cobie Smulders was diagnosed at age 25, after she noticed her body felt "of...

Cobie Smulders was diagnosed at age 25, after she noticed her body felt "off."

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Dog Detects Cancer in Owner Before Doctors—How Is That Even Possible?

This pup saved her owner's life with her sense of smell.

This pup saved her owner's life with her sense of smell.

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8 Early Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer, According to Women Who Experienced Them

Knowing the warning signs of ovarian cancer can make all the difference. We...

Knowing the warning signs of ovarian cancer can make all the difference. We spoke to real women about their experiences with symptoms of the disease.

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5 Real Women Describe What It Was Like to Be Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer

<p>Many people don't realize how isolating an ovarian cancer diagn...

Many people don't realize how isolating an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be. 

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Doctors Removed a 50-Pound Cyst After This Woman Went to the ER for Stomach Pain

Now, she's encouraging others to listen to their bodies.

Now, she's encouraging others to listen to their bodies.

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