Ovarian Cancer: Related Videos

Pap Smears

For many women, the words "pap smear" are synonymous with "embarassment" and "dread".  Few would disagree that pap smears are one of the least pleasant routines in a woman's life.  But do you know why they are so important -- or what they're for at all?   Join our panel of experts as they discuss everything you've always wanted to know about pap smears -- from the basics to the latest advances. Topics will include:

• What do pap smears detect?  How do they work?
• When should women start getting them?  How often?
• What constitutes an "abnormal" pap smear result?  What happens if you have one?
• What are new techniques for reading pap smear results are available?  How effective are they?

Keywords: cervical cancer, pap smears, women, gynecologists, vagina, cervix, reproductive, Ob/GYN, risk, sexual intercourse, HPV, human papilloma virus, genital warts, lesions, multiple partners, smoking, screening tests, dysplastic changes, colposopy, abnormal cells, biopsies, auto-pap, thin-prep, Dr. Shawn Biggers, Dr. Flavia Golden

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Most women will survive ovarian cancer if it is detected at an early stage. But most cases are detected late. Can women rely on their bodies to tell them if they have this cancer?

Keywords: Ovarian cancer, CA 125, pelvic ultrasound, transvaginal ultrasound, ovary, mass, tumor, bloating, reproductive cancer, back pain, urinary symptoms, urinary frequency, abdominal distention, pelvic pain,

Unusual Tumors in the Ovary

Irene used to get red-faced at parties. But it wasn't until her doctor made the connection between her irregular periods and her flushing that she learned she had carcinoid syndrome.

Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, diarrhea, carcinoid cancer, carcinoid disease, carcinoid syndrome, Neuroendocrine tumors, flushing, tumorlets, wheezing

Hormone-Driven Breast Cancer

Specific hormones cause nearly two-thirds of breast tumors to grow. Knowing which type of breast cancer you have can improve treatment.

Keywords: early stage breast cancer, biopsy, estrogen, progesterone, receptor status, cancer, tumors, estrogen receptor positive, estrogen receptor negative, progesterone receptor positive, progesterone receptor negative, hormonal treatments, premenopausal, postmenopausal, prophylactic oophorectomy, ovaries, ovarian suppression, aromatase inhibitors, letrozole, Femara, anastrozole, Arimidex, exemestane, Aromasin, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, fulvestrant, Faslodex, anthracyclines, doxorubicin, Adriamycin, cyclophosphamide, Cytoxan, taxanes, paclitaxel, taxol, docetaxel, taxotere, chemotherapy, characteristics