Discussing Ovarian Cancer with Dr Salfinger

MediTalk Podcast

Ovarian cancer is diagnosed when a cancerous tumour has developed in one or both of the ovaries. In 2019 approximately 1,600 Australian women are expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Do you know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer? How is ovarian cancer is diagnosed? What are ovarian cysts and why do we get them? Are ovarian cysts related to ovarian cancer? Are there ways we can reduce our risk of ovarian cancer? If you have a family history of ovarian cancer, what are some actions we can take to be proactive? What is the current research and treatment options available for ovarian cancer? So today on Meditalk we speak with Dr Stuart Salfinger who is a Gynaecologic Oncologist to talk about Ovarian Cancer. Dr Salfinger answers all these questions and more to provide us with an overview on what women should know about Ovarian Cancer. To learn more about Dr Stuart Salfinger visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/s/a/l/f/salfinger-stuartgeorge-subiaco To hear more meditalk podcast episodes visit: www.meditalk.com.au For excellent support resources on Ovarian Cancer: ovariancancer.net.au If you found this episode was of value, I would very appreciative if you could please take a minute to write a quick review on Apple Podcasts. And if you have any suggestions of health topics you would like to learn more about please email me on [e-mail] Thank you for taking the time to listen to Meditalk. Well wishes, :-)