Ovarian Cancer, the 'Silent Killer' with Specialist Gynaecologist Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim

At the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we learn more about this 'silent killer' with Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim, Specialist Gynaecologist from the WHM team.   What is ovarian cancer – where does it grow, how does it develop?  Why do we often hear ovarian cancer described as a 'silent killer'?  What makes ovarian cancer particularly challenging compared to other cancers?  Are there any key risk factors that we should be aware of?  I’ve heard there’s a myth that the contraceptive pill increases ovarian cancer risk, is there any truth to this? Where does this myth come from?    If a woman has a family history of ovarian cancer, what steps should she take to protect their health? Is there a role for genetic testing? If yes, could these results impact treatment decisions?  Are there any early symptoms that women often dismiss?  Why don't we have a reliable screening test like the smear for cervical cancer?  From a fertility perspective, what does an ovarian cancer diagnosis mean?   What are the fertility options once you have received a diagnosis of ovarian cancer?   Walk us through what happens after a woman receives an ovarian cancer diagnosis.   Has treatment evolved in recent years?  What support systems should women have in place during treatment?  What promising developments in ovarian cancer research excite you most?  Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email [email protected]. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here. This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia LewDiscount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUPWebsite: ellechemy.com.au/Instagram: @ellechemy.com.au Host: Jordi MorrisonGuest: Dr Tzippi Ben-HarimProduced by Jordi MorrisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.