Ovarian Cancer

10 tips when sharing your ovarian cancer story online

10 tips when sharing your ovarian cancer story online

Ovarian cancer accounts for about 3% of cancers among women, but it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Cancer is a costly illness. It can take a toll on your health, your emotions, your time, your relationships – and […]

Avastin, an ovarian cancer drug treatment that can saves lives, but at what cost to ovarian cancer patients and their families?

Avastin, an ovarian cancer drug treatment that can saves lives, but at what cost to ovarian cancer patients and their families?

Also known as the silent killer, ovarian cancer causes about 800 deaths every year in Australia. At the same time another 1200 women are diagnosed yearly with the condition, many of whom only discover the disease after it has spread extensively and is challenging to […]

59% of Ovarian Cancer Patients With Emotional Support Were Still Alive After 5 Years

59% of Ovarian Cancer Patients With Emotional Support Were Still Alive After 5 Years

The power of support from loved ones has been scientifically proven to be huge boost for women who have been fighting Ovarian Cancer. Women who feel emotionally supported from the time of diagnosis and throughout their treatment have had better odds of survival according to […]

2/3 Australian Women Confused Between Cervical & Ovarian Cancers

2/3 Australian Women Confused Between Cervical & Ovarian Cancers

About 2 out of every 3 Australian women are confused regarding the differences between cervical and ovarian cancers, according to research by Ovarian Cancer Australia. In a recent news article by the West Australian entitled “Women in the dark on cancer“, Ovarian Cancer Australia found […]

New Ovarian Cancer Blood Test Being Developed by Australian Researchers

New Ovarian Cancer Blood Test Being Developed by Australian Researchers

Australian researches are developing a new blood test for the early detection of ovarian cancer. According to a recent article by The Australian called: “Ovarian cancer blood test to save lives with early detection“, the blood test is set to be available within 5 years […]

Only 43% of Australian Women with Ovarian Cancer Survive 5 Years After Diagnosis

Only 43% of Australian Women with Ovarian Cancer Survive 5 Years After Diagnosis

According to Cancer Australia, only 43 out of 100 women with ovarian cancer in Australia survive after 5 years from when they were diagnosed. They have also found that 2 out of every 3 women in Australia who are diagnosed are diagnosed at an advanced […]