Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Kristina Butler, a gynecologic oncologist, offers tips for discussing gynecological health issues with a healthcare professional.

An overview of the 10 most popular articles Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Blog published in 2024.

Dr. Kristina Butler explains how to advocate for yourself and why doing so is a critical part of gynecologic cancer care.

Dr. Brad Nitzsche explains why there isn't a universal screening program for ovarian cancer and the symptoms to watch for.

Dr. S. John Weroha discusses new treatments and research that are helping more people survive ovarian cancer.

Dr. Maria Linnaus discusses the link between obesity and cancer risk and how bariatric surgery may reduce that risk.

Dr. Kristina Butler discusses health disparities in cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vulva and vagina and makes recommendations for prevention.

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are studying a vaccine-immunotherapy combination to stop ovarian cancer from progressing.

Megan Grudem, a Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner, shares how she helps ovarian cancer patients navigate life after diagnosis.

Study results show fluorescence-guided surgery, which uses fluorescence imaging to light up cancerous tissue, helps surgeons remove more ovarian cancer.