What People With Ovarian Cancer Wish You Knew
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What People With Ovarian Cancer Wish You Knew

Ovarian cancer happens when there are abnormal cells in one or both of your ovaries. They’re the parts of your reproductive organs that make hormones and store eggs. There are many ways to treat ovarian cancer, including surgery or chemotherapy. Here’s what people with ovarian cancer want you to know about this condition.Kate Welsford was… […]

Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
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Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

When Maureen Peltier, 76, got chemotherapy for her advanced-stage ovarian cancer several years ago, she found that guided imagery helped her deal with the treatment’s unpleasant side effects. “Whenever I felt nauseous or exhausted, I would close my eyes and visualize the drugs as little smart bombs that traveled around my body to find and… […]

Ovarian Cancer: Why a Diagnosis Often Comes Late
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Ovarian Cancer: Why a Diagnosis Often Comes Late

It’s hard to spot ovarian cancer early. The symptoms can mimic other conditions, and there’s a chance you might not have any. What’s more, doctors and gynecologists don’t have reliable screening tests to find early signs of the disease. Those are the main reasons why women get diagnosed with ovarian cancer when in it’s stage… […]

Living With Ovarian Cancer
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Living With Ovarian Cancer

When Denise Rouse started having what she thought were premenopausal symptoms at age 48, she was relieved. She’d always had menstrual problems. “I thought, ‘Thank God. The light is at the end of the tunnel,’” says Rouse, a consultant from Washington, DC.But around December 2015, she noticed that her abdomen felt funny. Within days, her… […]

The Surprising Way to Fight Asthma Symptoms
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The Surprising Way to Fight Asthma Symptoms

Aug. 30, 2023 — Asthma is a sneaky foe.One minute you’re enjoying a walk or a bike ride. You’re breathing easy, your symptoms under control.The next minute you feel things change. It might start with a cough. Or labored, wheezing breaths. Or tightness in your chest and lungs. They’re all telltale signs of an asthma attack.“Asthma… […]