Ovarian Cancer
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Advocacy Spotlight: Sorting Out Priorities
Ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate Annie Ellis is teaming up with researchers to better equip patients with recurrent cancer to make treatment decisions.
by Cici Zhang
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Forward Look
Little Consensus on Ovarian Cancer Monitoring
Tests and scans may be overused.
by Kate Yandell
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Survivor Profile
Going Full Bore
Susan Leighton, a 19-year survivor, is a powerful advocate for ovarian cancer research. Her advocacy, which began locally in northern Alabama, has reached the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Identifying Ovarian Cancer Risk
Study may help spotlight women who would benefit from risk reduction strategies.
by Carrie Printz
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Healthy Habits
A Cup of Tea?
Black tea consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.
by Kurt Ullman
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First Person
Never Alone: A Family Journey
A mother and daughter exchange thoughts about their “full-family experience” facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Mary (Dicey) Jackson Scroggins and Nneka Scroggins
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Survivor Profile
Regaining Her Balance
Gymnast Shannon Miller's focus and agility helped her capture seven Olympic medals before she was 20. But the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history struggled to overcome the shock of her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Kevin Begos
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Yesterday & Today
From Desire to Daisy
Whether it was a star turn playing Blanche DuBois or Daisy Werthan, Jessica Tandy sparkled in a tough role. That didn't change after her cancer diagnosis.
by Karen Patterson
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Q&A
Writing Through It
In a new book and on her New York Times blog, author Susan Gubar chronicles her experiences living with metastatic cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Survivor Profile
Patients’ Rights Powerhouse
Myra Christopher wages a personal battle with a rare cancer while continuing to passionately advocate for patients.
by Charlotte Huff
