Stony Brook University Cancer Center experts are spreading the word about gynecologic cancers – ovarian cancer is considered the deadliest of all, and strikes women of all ages.

Michael L. Pearl, MD, FACOG, FACS Gynecologic Oncologist; Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Stony Brook University Cancer Center is available to discuss "The Truth about Ovarian Cancer"

Ovarian cancer is often referred to as "The Silent Killer" because women are often unaware of the signs and symptoms and it is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. Screenings can help to identify cancer earlier, which helps improve the prognosis. Learn about available screening tests and contemporary treatment recommendations for ovarian cancer

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; This year, 22,000 women of all ages will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. When ovarian cancer is detected early, more than 90% of women will survive longer than five years. However, only 19% of women are diagnosed in the early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, the chance of five-year survival is only 44%.

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