Ovarian Cancer
Description
One of the deadliest forms of cancer, ovarian cancer is also one of the few cancers for which genetic testing can determine a person's susceptibility. This episode explores the challenges faced by a woman balancing the opportunity to know her genetic profile with only limited diagnostic testing and sometimes radical treatment options available.
Runtime
26 min
Series
Subjects
- Cancer (318)
- Diagnosis (238)
- Self-care, Health (487)
- Ovaries (4)
- Medicine, Preventive (350)
- Genetic disorders (38)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2014], c2007
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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