This holistic approach is revealed in many ways, from helping
a young woman with ovarian cancer fulfill her dream of becoming a mother, to helping a chef with tongue cancer preserve his sense of taste.
For
a young woman with ovarian cancer, the options can be grim.
Not exact matches
Many doctors who no longer advise mammograms for most
women younger than 50 continue to suggest them for those
with a family history of breast or
ovarian cancer.
The need for better access to fertility preservation has become more pressing in recent years for two reasons: first, the improved rates of survival in
young women and girls diagnosed
with cancer; and second, improvements in the techniques of freezing eggs and
ovarian tissue to restore fertility.
In honor of National Breast
Cancer Awareness Month, it is our hope that you will join the thousands of
young women who are part of the Bright Pink movement and be bright
with your breast and
ovarian health.