What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer | Access Health

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer in the female reproductive system. Currently, there are no early detection tests, which explains why 59 percent of patients are diagnosed with advanced disease.

On today's show, we're covering what you need to know about this devastating disease, as well as the risks, symptoms, treatment options, genetic testing, and making informed decisions in the event of a diagnosis. Additionally, we discuss how mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 can increase the risk for the disease, as well as be an inherited risk. 

Host Ereka Vetrini is joined by internationally recognized medical oncologist Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D. to learn more. Plus, Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC from Sharsheret stops by to further explain the genetic risk and why tumor testing can be important in ovarian cancer. 

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