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Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know

A woman’s lifetime risk of developing invasive ovarian cancer is 1 in 71, and 75 percent of women who are diagnosed will have an advanced stage of the disease. Cynthia Angel, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist at Highland Hospital, explains the importance of recognizing symptoms early and knowing your risk.

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