Ovarian Cancer: Oncologist answers 5 questions about risk factors, screening & treatment | Stanford

Ovarian cancer is the third most common gynecologic cancer in the world. Dr. Oliver Dorigo explains what ovarian cancer is as well as risk factors, genetic screening, and treatment options.

0:00 Introduction
0:32 What is ovarian cancer?
1:21 Who is at risk for ovarian cancer?
2:47 How do we screen for ovarian cancer?
4:29 How is ovarian cancer treated?
5:19 What’s on the horizon?

Dr. Oliver Dorigo is an Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Stanford.

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 1/13/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, Stanford Center for Professional Development, and Stanford Medicine Education Technology Team.

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