Knocked Up Podcast - Ovarian Cancer, the 'Silent Killer' with Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim
At the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we learn more about this 'silent killer' with Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim, Specialist Gynaecologist from the WHM team.
At the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we learn more about this 'silent killer' with Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim, Specialist Gynaecologist from the WHM team.
What is ovarian cancer – where does it grow, how does it develop?
Why do we often hear ovarian cancer described as a 'silent killer'?
What makes ovarian cancer particularly challenging compared to other cancers?
Are there any key risk factors that we should be aware of?
I’ve heard there’s a myth that the contraceptive pill increases ovarian cancer risk, is there any truth to this? Where does this myth come from?
If a woman has a family history of ovarian cancer, what steps should she take to protect their health? Is there a role for genetic testing? If yes, could these results impact treatment decisions?
Are there any early symptoms that women often dismiss?
Why don't we have a reliable screening test like the smear for cervical cancer?
From a fertility perspective, what does an ovarian cancer diagnosis mean?
What are the fertility options once you have received a diagnosis of ovarian cancer?
Walk us through what happens after a woman receives an ovarian cancer diagnosis.
Has treatment evolved in recent years?
What support systems should women have in place during treatment?
What promising developments in ovarian cancer research excite you most?
Hosted by Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
Dr Raelia Lew is a RANZCOG Board Certified CREI Fertility specialist, Gynaecologist and the Director of Women’s Health Melbourne.
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