Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and Southwest Washington

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When it comes to awareness, education, and support services, there are many resources available. Browse to discover many learning opportunities and meet people who understand ovarian cancer’s impact. Please reach out to us if we can help further guide you to the right resources for your needs.

Learning center

FAQ I had my ovaries removed – could I still get ovarian cancer? Technically, no; women who have their ovaries removed…
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Glossary Abdomen: The area of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs. Acupuncture: The technique of inserting…
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CA 125 CA-125, which stands for “Cancer Antigen 125” is a protein that may be found in high amounts in the blood…
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Diagnosis Detection No reliable screening or early detection tests exist for ovarian cancer. The Pap test does not test for ovarian cancer; it…
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Risk factors Research has shown that certain risk factors increase the likelihood a woman may get ovarian cancer. Other factors may actually…
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Symptoms Ovarian cancer does have symptoms, but they are usually subtle and easily mistaken for other, more common problems. In some cases,…
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What is ovarian cancer? Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping, and spread into surrounding…
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Finding support

In her own words»

Read personal stories of women who share the impact diagnosis has had on their lives. More»

Meet our heroes»

Awareness and knowledge are our secret weapons. See our Trust Your Gut awareness campaign. More»

Financial assistance»

We are dedicated to help women who find themselves in a critical financial need due to challenges related to their ovarian cancer diagnosis. More »

Gynecologic oncologists»

There are significant survival advantages for women who are managed, operated on and treated by a gynecologic oncologist. More»

Ovarian cancer links»

Links throughout the Web that you can use to learn more about ovarian cancer. More»

En español»

Aunque por ahora nuestra página está solamente en inglés, tenemos los siguientes enlaces a información en español. More»

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