Ovarian cancer 101: What you need to know

According to the American Cancer Society, one in 91 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer during their lifetime, and it isn’t as well-known as it should be. Flourish brought together gynecologic oncologist Michelle Ertel, MD, and OB/GYNs Kayce Booth, MD, and Elizabeth Nodelman, MD, to offer their experience with and insight on ovarian cancer and women’s care.

Topics covered include:

• How does ovarian cancer develop?
• What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
• Why is ovarian cancer sometimes called “the silent cancer”?
• Are there any reliable screening tests for ovarian cancer?
• How does a BRCA gene mutation factor into ovarian cancer risk?
• How is ovarian cancer diagnosed and treated?
• Does a family history of early ovarian cancer diagnosis heighten your risk for developing it yourself?
• Who is at the highest risk for ovarian cancer?
• And more