Encourages public awareness and education, supports research and training as well as provides knowledge to women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers, such as ovarian, uterine, vaginal, vulvar, endometrial, fallopian tube, and cervical cancers.
www.foundationforwomenscancer.org
Offer support groups, a database of gynecologic oncologists searchable by state and educational materials.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Distributes materials and sponsors an annual advocacy conference for survivors and families.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Ovarian

BREAKING NEWS

BY RENÉE TWOMBLY

Advances in ovarian cancer gain ground.

BY KAREN PATTERSON

Treating an ovarian cancer relapse as soon as it can be detected seems like a good idea. But not so fast, a major study has concluded.

BY MELISSA KNOPPER

Paying attention to early symptoms of ovarian cancer may give a voice to the "silent killer," but some advise caution.

How useful is the CA-125 diagnostic test for ovarian cancer?

	Prevention Birth Control Pill Prevents 200,000 Ovarian Cancers EDITED BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON Oral contraceptives decrease incidence of ovarian cancer.
	Surgical Advances Renaissance Surgery BY BEVERLY A. CALEY Using robotic arms, video cameras, and tiny incisions, cancer surgeons are changing what it means to go under the knife.
	New Drug Therapies Gaining an Edge Against Cancer BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON Cancer research pushes forward as scientists find creative ways to attack cancer.
	Managing Side Effects Under New Management BY PAUL ENGSTROM Newer and better supportive care days to control side effects are making treatments easier for patients.
	Symptoms Hard-Won Lessons BY LACEY MEYER Ovarian cancer survivors are working to ensure that future doctors will recognize early symptoms of the disease.