When looking at the HIW, which was developed by the National Center for Health Statistics, HealthGrove found that the general number of cancer deaths leaned towards a higher value, with West Virginia, Maine, and Rhode Island racking up the most cancer deaths. Next comes the cervical cancer.

More than 21,290 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and more than 14,180 women will die from ovarian cancer in 2015, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society. This is the present situation despite of its reduced occurrence.

Amanda Nelson was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer in September 2012 and had a hysterectomy and 18 weekly chemo treatment.

Doctors say that if you experience any or all of these symptoms 12 times or more in an year, then you must consult your gynecologist immediately, since they mark the presence of a benign ailment.

Two children honoured their much loved mother today by trying to save other women’s lives by raising awareness about Ovarian Cancer, the disease that took her life.

For more than five years, Academy Award victor Kathy Bates kept her ovarian cancer a secret. After having the ovary and cyst removed, Miller underwent nine weeks of chemotherapy.

The goal is to create an early detection test – and a cure.