Causing more deaths than any other female reproductive system cancers, ovarian cancer affects women of all ages and backgrounds. But the incidence of ovarian cancer, and its death rate, have fallen in recent years. Today, cancer research is on the cusp of major breakthroughs, and it is of critical national importance that we accelerate this…
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Come join us in Colorado Springs for the 8th Annual Be Ovary Aware 5K Run! Colorado Gynecologic Oncology Specialists is proud to be a sponsor for the 8th annual event, set to raise awareness and funds for research of Ovarian Cancer via benefitting the Sue DiNapoli Ovarian Cancer Society. Start your 5k prep now, because…
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Please join the Colorado Center for Gynecologic Oncology this Friday, September 2nd in wearing teal to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer. If you can, snap a picture of you and your friends supporting the cause, and share it on our Facebook Page!
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Some women with advanced ovarian cancer may fare better if chemotherapy is dripped directly into their abdomens as well as introduced into their bloodstream through traditional IV, a new study finds.
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“Our findings suggest that any amount of regular, weekly recreational physical activity may reduce the risk for and improve survival from ovarian cancer, while a lack of regular exercise throughout adulthood is associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from ovarian cancer,” says Kirsten Moysich, senior author of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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