Mike Birrer

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2013, about 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed and 14,030 women will die of ovarian cancer in the United States.

According to the data, the mortality rates for ovarian cancer have not improved in forty years since the “War on Cancer” was declared. However, other cancers have shown a marked reduction in mortality, due to the availability of early detection tests and improved treatments. Unfortunately, this is not the case with ovarian cancer, which is still the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers.

What is ovarian cancer?

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How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?

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What drugs are used to treat ovarian cancer?

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Are there any screening strategies for ovarian cancer?

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Does ovarian cancer originate from the ovary?

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