Ovarian Cancer
A woman with a family history of breast cancer shares her journey
UCLA’s Dr. Joshua G. Cohen is the principal investigator on a multi-campus study launching in the spring
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer death in the U.S.
Study was published Dec. 28 in Cell Reports
'I’m more optimistic than ever about the future for cancer patients,' says the world-renowned expert in gynecologic malignancies
Dr. Ritu Salani informs women about identifying cancerous symptoms
“I founded the Ovarian Cancer Circle to honor the memory of my daughter, Robin Babbini, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 17,” recounts Paulinda Schimmel Babbini, who was honored by City Hall for the work she and the Ovarian Cancer Circle do, partnered with UCLA Health, to raise awareness [...]
“Here in Los Angeles, for the third year in a row, we are declaring September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month,” proclaims Paul Koretz, councilmember for the 5th district city of Los Angeles." “More than 22,000 women are diagnosed each year, with a 50% mortality rate. Part of this high mortality rate [...]
“I really appreciate that City Hall is continuing their support for ovarian cancer awareness,” effuses 46-year-old Flower Miller, who was honored by the city of Los Angeles for her strength, determination, and awareness efforts. Flower was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in April of 2014. “When I met Dr. [...]
“It’s incredible to see the city of Los Angeles recognize ovarian cancer and bring awareness to this,” says Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD/PhD, director of the Gynecology Oncology Discovery Laboratory at UCLA Health. “Ovarian cancer awareness is a cause that’s very near and dear to my heart. It’s something that my [...]
