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Ovarian Cancer

Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Adore This Designer, And You Will Too

Zandile Blay | Posted 11.19.2009 | Style

Read More: Omni Peace, Mary Fanaro, Ovarian Cancer, Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Live Eight, Style News
Zandile Blay

Mary Fanaro found herself days away from formally launching her clothing line and transforming her long-time dream into reality. Then she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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Talcum Powder: The Hidden Dangers

Samuel S. Epstein | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Talcum Powder, Baby Care Products, Cornstarch Powder, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Disease, Fda, Health, Talc, Living News
Samuel S. Epstein

Talcum dusting powder is commonly used to reduce rashes and diaper irritation in babies and infants. But this practice is dangerous. It can result in the inhalation of significant amounts of powder, causing acute or chronic lung irritation, known as talcosis.

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Video: Ovarian Cancer - Genetic Screening and Surgical Prevention

Kathy Plesser, MD | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

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Kathy Plesser, MD

Women who have a family history of ovarian cancer or a BRCA 1 or 2 gene mutation are candidates for prophylactic removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes.

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Video: Finding Signs of Ovarian Cancer

Kathy Plesser, MD | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Ovarian Cancer Surgery, Ovarian Cancer Prevention, Ovarian Cancer, Living News
Kathy Plesser, MD

Poynor, a gynecologic oncologist, describes this not as 'silent cancer' but one that 'whispers.' Workup includes a pelvic exam, a transvaginal ultrasound and possibly a CAT scan.

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