Ovarian Cancer

Dangerously Flawed Study Creates False Sense of Complacency: Why Women Should Still Avoid Talc-Based Powder

By M. Isabelle Chaudry | Jan 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Dangerously Flawed Study Creates False Sense of Complacency: Why Women Should Still Avoid Talc-Based Powder

A deeper dive into a new study released by the the Journal of the American Medical Association down playing the link between genital powder use and ovarian cancer reveals how dangerously misleading its conclusions really are.

Is It Necessary to Remove the Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes During a Hysterectomy?

By Ali Tweedt | Jul 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Is It Necessary to Remove the Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes During a Hysterectomy?

Doctors often suggest removing the woman’s ovaries during a hysterectomy in order to prevent her from developing ovarian cancer in the future. Removing the ovaries can help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, but it can increase the risk of heart disease and even death.

Fibroids Treatment Options for Someone With a Family History of Cancer

By Shaniqua Seth | Apr 5, 2017 | Comments Off on Fibroids Treatment Options for Someone With a Family History of Cancer

Do I need to have my ovaries removed to prevent ovarian cancer?

Is a Pelvic Examination Necessary After a Hysterectomy?

By Shaniqua Seth | Oct 27, 2016 | Comments Off on Is a Pelvic Examination Necessary After a Hysterectomy?

Question: I had a hysterectomy in 2012. One doctor told me I would only need a pelvic exam every 3-5 years, while another doctor said that I still need yearly pelvic exams. Is there a lower risk of ovarian cancer…

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The Silent Killer Among Us!

By NWHN Staff | Sep 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The Silent Killer Among Us!

Everyone knows that the color teal is absolutely beautiful. Okay, I may be a little bit biased. After all, teal just so happens to be my favorite color. If I hadn’t told you, chances are that if you visited my apartment and were faced with the teal curtains, the teal bedding, even the teal Keurig machine that I have sitting on my kitchen counter, you’d get the hint.

Be Proactive. Don’t Wait. Ovarian Cancer Can Kill!

By NWHN Staff | Sep 17, 2015 | Comments Off on Be Proactive. Don’t Wait. Ovarian Cancer Can Kill!

Throughout the year, we advocate for and spread awareness of various health issues — from American Heart Month in January to American Diabetes Month in December. There is always an important issue to advocate for and September is no exception.…

Rx for Change: Oncologists Avoid Using the Best Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

By Charlea T. Massion, MD, and Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD | Sep 8, 2015 | Comments Off on Rx for Change: Oncologists Avoid Using the Best Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

Why is an ovarian cancer treatment that saves women’s lives being underused?

Menopause Hormone Therapy and Ovarian Cancer

By NWHN Staff | Jul 9, 2015 | Comments Off on Menopause Hormone Therapy and Ovarian Cancer

Questions about whether hormone therapy might increase women’s cancer risk – particularly breast and ovarian cancer – have been raised for some time.