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Chemo-Radiation Necrosis
Brain metastasis is a rare complication of ovarian cancer with only 67 well documented cases in literature. A multi-institutional study of 4027 ovarian cancer patients over 30 years identified only 32 cases while an autopsy study of ovarian cancer reported an incidence of 0.9%. Leptomeningeal metastasis is also a rare…
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CA 125
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the CA-125 Test from OVARIAN PLUS INTERNATIONAL Newsletter What is a CA-125 test? CA-125 is a test done on a blood sample drawn in a laboratory. The assay (analysis) assesses the amount of an antibody that recognizes an antigen in tumor cells. What does the test entail? A blood sample…
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Desperately need resources for newly diagnosed
Hi all, I'm a breast cancer survivor who is needing info for a friend of a friend just diagnosed with Stage III ovarian. I'm waiting for more info on her diagnosis but she's in her mid 40s with kids and has been asked to participate in a clinical trial. I picked up a bunch of brochures at my hospital and mailed to her as…