Ovarian Cancer, the 'Silent Killer' with Specialist Gynaecologist Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim

At the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we learn more about this 'silent killer' with Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim, Specialist Gynaecologist from the WHM team.  

• What is ovarian cancer – where does it grow, how does it develop? 

• Why do we often hear ovarian cancer described as a 'silent killer'? 

• What makes ovarian cancer particularly challenging compared to other cancers? 

• Are there any key risk factors that we should be aware of? 

• I’ve heard there’s a myth that the contraceptive pill increases ovarian cancer risk, is there any truth to this? Where does this myth come from?   

• If a woman has a family history of ovarian cancer, what steps should she take to protect their health? Is there a role for genetic testing? If yes, could these results impact treatment decisions? 

• Are there any early symptoms that women often dismiss? 

• Why don't we have a reliable screening test like the smear for cervical cancer? 

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