Ovarian Cancer
Mother With Ovarian Cancer Fights To Give Back
A young mother diagnosed with cancer has found a way to give back, by raising $6,000 to donate to a foundation that is helping to keep her alive.
Young Woman Overcomes Ovarian Cancer
Hayley Roberts was only 16 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. “I was a junior in high school, started gaining a lot of weight, particularly in my abdomen, but I wasn’t gaining weight anywhere else. And my abdominal region was very firm,” she describes.
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Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Gives Patients Hope
Hope. That’s what local doctors are giving to some women diagnosed with a deadly cancer. Moments with her family are what 49-year-old Liz Thomasson cherishes most. Especially since just a couple of years ago she was fighting for her life.
5 Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore
They may seem like nothing, but those little signs your body sends you every now and then could be a warning sign of something bigger and more serious. KDKA’s health editor Dr. Maria Simbra takes a look at five symptoms that women should never overlook.
Study Links Baby Powder Use To Ovarian Cancer Risk
Seemingly harmless baby powder, in this case to keep sensitive areas dry, is linked to an increased cancer risk.













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