Cancerwise

A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an infection caused by pelvic inflammatory disease. Other times, it’s done as a permanent form of birth control.

But a growing body of evidence suggests that many cases of high-grade serous ovarian cancer start in the distal fallopian tube — or flower-shaped section located nearest the...

Bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain are three of the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer. They’re also some of the easiest to overlook. Perhaps it’s because they can also be signs of so many other conditions, including indigestion, a stomach virus, and even the cramps that can accompany a normal menstrual cycle.

“I attributed my bloating to a strong course of antibiotics I’d just finished,” says Angela Hernandez, who...