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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Course
Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center of Northwestern University
Hughes Auditorium - 303 E. Superior St. - Chicago Campus
This FREE program offers cancer survivors, friends, family members and others the opportunity to learn about new ovarian cancer information and have their questions answered by Julian C. Schink, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Diljeet Singh, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.
Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Register online at www.thegcf.org. |
Overview
Ovarian cancer begins when normal cells in an ovary begin to change, grow without control, and no longer die, forming a mass called a tumor. A tumor can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Removing the ovary or the part of the ovary where the tumor is located can treat a benign ovarian tumor. An ovarian cyst, which forms on the surface of the ovary, is different than a benign tumor and usually goes away without treatment. Ovarian cysts are not cancerous. Read more...
Symptoms
Historically, ovarian cancer has been called the "silent killer" because symptoms often became apparent so late in the process that chances of a cure were poor. A catchy phrase, but it is wrong, according to a consensus statement released Tuesday by the American Cancer Society, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. In fact, these experts say, recent medical studies show identifiable symptoms often do exist for ovarian cancer, even in the early stages.
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Risk Factors
Doctors cannot always explain why one woman develops ovarian cancer and another does not. However, we do know that women with certain risk factors may be more likely than others to develop ovarian cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease.
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Northwestern Ovarian Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Program
NOCEDPP is a clinical and research program. The clinical program combines the expertise of gynecologic oncology, genetics, ultrasonography, biochemistry, and molecular biology to offer a comprehensive detection program for women at risk of developing ovarian cancer and women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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Treatment
After the diagnostic tests are done, your cancer care team will recommend one or more treatment options. Carefully consider your options without feeling rushed. If you do not understand something, ask to have it explained. The choice of treatment depends largely on the type of cancer as well as the stage and grade of the disease. In patients who did not have surgery as their first treatment, the exact stage may not be known. Treatment is then based on other information.
Other factors that can play a part in choosing the best treatment plan may include your general state of health, whether you plan to have children, and other personal factors. Age alone is not a reason to avoid treatment, because several studies have shown that older women tolerate ovarian cancer treatments well. Be sure you understand all the risks and side effects of the various therapies before making a decision about treatment.
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