About this episode
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?
