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5 things women should know

Most women with ovarian cancer experience at least one symptom of the disease in the year prior to their diagnosis
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Appropriate referral for women with suspected ovarian cancer

This new resource, including the Risk of Malignancy Index, provides information to assist clinicians identify those women who should be referred to a gynaecological oncologist
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is now officially the whole month of February.

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Fertility drugs and ovarian cancer risk - Research Summary

A study has found there is no strong link between fertility drugs and ovarian cancer risk
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4 February 2010

Simple lifestyle changes can reduce breast cancer risk

Get active, watch your weight and cut back on alcohol to reduce your risk of breast cancer. That’s the message from National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre on World Cancer Day.
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3 February 2010

New online tool assesses family history of ovarian and breast cancer

Women concerned about their family history of ovarian or breast cancer are being encouraged to go online with their general practitioner to complete National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre’s new risk assessment tool.
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23rd September 2009

Australian women reassured: ovarian cancer screening not recommended

Australian ovarian cancer experts have agreed that women should not undergo testing for ovarian cancer unless they are experiencing signs or symptoms of the disease.
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