Bloating: Causes, relief and when to see a doctor
Most people have experienced bloating from time to time. It often occurs after a large meal, around your menstrual cycle or because of something you ate.
But can this uncomfortable sensation in your abdomen ever be a sign of cancer?
The good news is that cancer is not a frequent cause of bloating. Bloating is actually quite common and often harmless. Read on to learn more about why it happens, how to relieve it and when...
3 benefits of personalized ovarian cancer treatment
You may already understand the importance of going to a place like UT MD Anderson for your cancer treatment. You may recognize the need for...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this annual exam
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your body will the doctor examine? And, which tests will be performed on you, and why?
We spoke with Elizabeth Keeler, M.D., a gynecologist who specializes in caring for women with cancer. Here’s what these important annual doctor visits include — and why you shouldn’t skip yours.
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Ascites: 8 things to know about this ovarian cancer symptom
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space of the abdomen. Though it can be caused by several non-cancerous conditions,...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for any number of reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve...
10 questions about gynecologic cancers
Each year, approximately 100,000 women are diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube, uterine (also...