Thanksgiving is a special day because we take time to reflect on what really matters and to thank those we love and who have a special place in our lives. Therefore, we would like to thank YOU, our valued patients, for all your support at Colorado Gynecologic Oncology Specialists. For us, it is not just…
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The 2016 Teal Gala was wonderful and the team at CCGYNONC had a stellar time. Thank you to all who attended and donated! Proceeds from COCA’s Teal Gala support vital programs such as Nicki’s Circle Information and Support Groups, COCA Cares Financial Assistance Program, COCA’s Ovarian Cancer Resource Guide, Comfort Kits, and ovarian cancer awareness efforts…
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Tea and citrus fruits and juices are associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to new research. The research reveals that women who consume foods containing flavonols and flavanones (both subclasses of dietary flavonoids) significantly decrease their risk of developing epithelial ovarian cancer, the fifth-leading cause of cancer death among women. The research…
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Check out this great article by Sherry Pollex explaining tips for women fighting cancer during her personal experience with stage three ovarian cancer . You have so many reasons to feel sad, angry, frustrated and helpless – and I have no single answer to make it all go away. But I can tell you talking about it…
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An estimated 15 percent of ovarian cancer diagnoses are linked to genetic predisposition, or hereditary factors passed down through family genes. The vast majority of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers are caused by mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. In the general population, these mutations occur in one out of 500 people. With an…
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