Ovarian Cancer Treatment
This was originally published on Lab Tests Online here. When abnormalities are found and ovarian cancer is suspected, a surgical biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. If cancer is found, surgery […]
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Gynecologic Cancer Screening Guidelines
This resource was originally published by Loyola University Medical Center here. Screening Guidelines for the Early Detection of Gynecologic Cancers Screening tests are used to look for disease before you […]
Resource: AA•MDS Find Your Specialist
AA•MDS has launched a map of specialists who are seeing new patients for treatment or consultation. It’s important for patients to seek consultation with physicians who have experience working with […]
Exploring a New Delivery Model for Germline Genetic Testing for Patients With Ovarian Cancer
This was originally published by The Journal of Clinical Oncology on March 20, 2018 here. This podcast provides comment on the accompanying JCO article “ENGAGE: Evaluation of a streamlined oncologist-led […]
Ovarian Cancer Testing
This resource was originally published by Lab Tests Online here. Tests Currently, there is no specific screening test for ovarian cancer. In 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) reaffirmed a […]
How am I Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer?
This article was originally published by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition here. Most women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed with advanced-stage disease (Stage III or IV). This is because the […]
Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know with Dr. Chad Michener
This podcast was originally published by the Cleveland Clinic on April 23, 2010 here. Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know with Dr. Chad Michener How common is ovarian cancer […]
Coverage of Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Services
This was originally published by The Kaiser Family Foundation on September 26, 2019 here. Among women in the United States, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the […]
Breast Cancer Treatment and Side Effects
This was originally published by breastcancer.org here. In recent years, there’s been an explosion of life-saving treatment advances against breast cancer, bringing new hope and excitement. Instead of only one […]
A New Standard of Care for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer?
This podcast was originally published by Dr. Rashmi Murthy on December 11, 2019 on breastcancer.org here. Dr. Rashmi Murthy, assistant professor of breast medical oncology at the University of Texas […]
What Is a Breast Biopsy?
A breast biopsy is a test that removes tissue or sometimes fluid from the suspicious area. The removed cells are examined under a microscope and further tested to check for […]
5 Things Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Should Know
This was originally published by Cynthia Demarco on April 19, 2019 on MD Anderson Cancer Center here. If you’ve just received a breast cancer diagnosis, you probably have a lot of […]
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is a community of patients, caregivers, survivors, advocates, medical and research professionals united in support of people impacted by bladder cancer. BCAN is on the front-lines […]
Canadian MPN Network
The Canadian MPN Network was founded in 2014. Their purpose as an organization is to connect and help Canadians from coast to coast to coast who are dealing the challenges of […]
What Does Patient-Centric Care Look Like For You? #patientchat Highlights
Last week, we hosted an Empowered #patientchat on “What Does Patient-Centric Care Look Like For You?” and the #patientchat community came together for an engaging discussion and shared what was […]
