Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

CDC information: Symptoms of ovarian cancer
NCI information: Some ovarian cancers are caused by inherited gene mutations.
CDC information: The importance of family health history in breast and ovarian cancer
CDC paper: Issues of ovarian cancer survivors in the USA: a literature review
Trivers KF, et al. Support Care Cancer. 2013 Jul 12.

Did you know: 758 genes have been reported in relation to risk and outcomes of ovarian cancer, including 14 genomewide association studies.  BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most common studied genes. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator
Did you know: 15 genetic conditions are associated with ovarian cancer and 11 genetic tests are available. To find out more, visit the NIH Genetic Testing Registry