Title: Ovarian cancer : your guide to taking control /
Authors: Conner, Kristine, 1968-; Langford, Lauren, 1950-2000
Publisher: O'Reilly,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Ovarian Neoplasms; Ovarian Neoplasms.; Ovaries Cancer Popular works
Contents: 1. Ten thing to do now -- #1 : Find a gynecologic oncologist -- #2 : understand that the quality of your surgery can make a major difference -- #3 : consider reviewing your pathology report -- #4 : speak up and ask questions -- #5 : connect with other ovarian cancer survivors -- #6 : consider clinical trials -- #7 : tap into ovarian cancer organizations and other cancer-related resources -- #8 : tell your family, friends, and coworkers -- #9 : get a support system in place to help you through treatment and recovery -- #10 : if you need professional help in order to cope, ask for it -- 2. An ovarian cancer primer -- First, the numbers -- Promoting awareness and understanding -- The cancer process -- Understanding ovarian cancer -- Causes of ovarian cancer -- Risk factors for ovarian cancer -- The family link and genetic testing -- Medical management for BRCA-positive women -- If you think you want to get tested -- 3. Symptoms and testing -- In their own words --^