Digital Guide: Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis - Portland

Dr. Erin Salinas' guide to understanding diagnosis for ovarian cancer.

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This is Dr. Erin Salinas’ comprehensive guide for women dealing with a recent ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Dr. Erin Salinas, of Compass Oncology, has collaborated with SurvivorNet for this resource. People in the ovarian cancer community tell us that hearing advice like this, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Dr. Erin Salinas Compass Oncology

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 3 Video Segments

Detecting Ovarian Cancer (1)
1. Why Is Ovarian Cancer Detected So Late?

Dr. Erin Salinas

Ovarian Cancer is often detected in late stages due to lack of effective early screening tools and non-specific symptoms.

Cysts and Cancer - What's the Difference? (1)
2. Ovarian Cysts or Cancer? How to Tell The Difference

Dr. Colleen McCormick

Ovarian cysts are really common, and most of the time, they're totally benign. Ways to distinguish between ovarian cysts and cancer include ultrasounds, family history, and symptoms.

Genetic Testing (1)
3. Ovarian Cancer: Genetic Testing

Dr. Erin Salinas

Different types of genetic testing can help doctors give individual treatment recommendations that can help patient's decision making.

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