Ovarian Cancer: Minneapolis
SurvivorNet has collaborated with patients and physicians to provide women in the Twin Cities with helpful information and support during their ovarian cancer journey. We hope these resources make it easier to connect with people in your neighborhood who can help.
A Minneapolis Ovarian Cancer Survivor Story
Ellen Kleinbaum was 41 and symptom-free -- she thought -- when she was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. '[My doctor] did a pelvic exam, and things happened quickly after that ... I was in surgery within two weeks." Looking back, although she felt healthy, Ellen had been experiencing frequent urination, a subtle... Read More
- For most women, surgery is the first treatment for ovarian cancer
- The procedure is typically done through an incision in the abdomen
- The goal with surgery is to remove as much of the cancer as possible
Ovarian Cancer Surgery: A Guide from Minneapolis Experts
- For most women, surgery is the first treatment for ovarian cancer
- The procedure is typically done through an incision in the abdomen
- The goal with surgery is to remove as much of the cancer as possible
- Ovarian cancer chemotherapy usually involves two drugs - carboplatin and paclitaxel
- The dose and frequency of the drugs can vary depending on your provider
- Most women will receive chemo drugs through a port - a small device implanted under the skin
Understanding Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian cancer chemotherapy usually involves two drugs -Â carboplatin and paclitaxel
- The dose and frequency of the drugs can vary depending on your provider
- Most women will receive chemo drugs through a port -Â a small device implanted under the skin
The Importance of Genetic Testing
According to some estimates, 80 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are not offered genetic testing. Providers like Dr. Melissa Geller, a gynecologic oncologist at the University of Minnesota Health Cancer Care, say that number needs to change because the tests can inform women and their doctors about the be... Read More
- PARP inhibitors help stop ovarian cancer from progressing
- New approvals mean this class of drugs is available to women as part of an initial treatment plan as well as when cancer comes back
- Women with BRCA genetic mutations get more benefit from PARPs
PARP Inhibitors Offer New Hope
- PARP inhibitors help stop ovarian cancer from progressing
- New approvals mean this class of drugs is available to women as part of an initial treatment plan as well as when cancer comes back
- Women with BRCA genetic mutations get more benefit from PARPs
- COVID-19 has forced doctors to rethink treatment protocols
- Some doctors are recommending women re-order ovarian cancer treatments to reduce the risk of infection
- For those in remission, tele-health visits are recommended
COVID-19 and Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- COVID-19 has forced doctors to rethink treatment protocols
- Some doctors are recommending women re-order ovarian cancer treatments to reduce the risk of infection
- For those in remission, tele-health visits are recommended
Coping With Chemical Depression
The physical side effects of chemotherapy, like hair loss and nausea, are familiar to most people. But as survivor Kate Hunt learned, chemotherapy can take an emotional toll as well. "There's a chemical depression that comes along with chemotherapy," said Kate, a Minneapolis-native who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer... Read More