Ovarian Cancer 101 for the Newly Diagnosed

April 11, 2014

Did you know that 20% of ovarian cancers can be attributed to an inherited genetic risk? Anyone diagnosed with ovarian or fallopian tube cancer should seek genetic counseling to determine if genetic testing is appropriate.Regardless of an inherited risk, it’s important to understand your diagnosis and the surrounding issues. Join gynecologic oncologist Ilana Cass, MD as she explains critical topics that every newly-diagnosed woman with ovarian cancer should know — including staging, standard-of-care, targeted therapies, participation in clinical trials, the latest research, and more.