"Making a Difference: The Importance of Participating in Clinical Research" (Maha Hussain, MD, FACP, associate director of clinical research, University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center) www.uofmhealth.org/video+portal#/1270245059311(links directly to video, which is 3 minutes, 26 seconds in length)
Cancer Family History Guide
The Cancer Family History Guide was created by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Public Health Genomics. This hand-held risk assessment tool is designed to identify patients at risk for two hereditary cancer syndromes: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome and Lynch syndrome (often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or HNPCC). It can be used quickly by healthcare providers during limited clinic time. If a significant family history is reported, the guide indicates that: 1) a patient referral for genetic counseling and further evaluation is appropriate, and 2) increased screening and consideration of management options are indicated. MDCH is providing these guides with an instructional card to all Michigan healthcare providers free of charge. If you would like to know more about the Cancer Family History Guide, would like to disseminate it within your health system, or would like a copy for yourself, please contact Jenna McLosky at 517-335-8826 (e-mail: mcloskyj@michigan.gov) or visit www.migeneticsconnection.org/cancer tool.shtml.
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center's Patient Education Resource Center Ovarian Cancer Information Guide(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s Ovarian Cancer Resource Guide for Women with Recurrent Disease www.ovarian.org/assets/pdf/NOCC_Recurrent.pdf(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide (revised June 2011)
One of the Michigan Cancer Consortium’s current goals is to increase Michigan cancer survivors’ awareness of, and access to, survivorship resources and services. The Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide can help people diagnosed with cancer, their families, and loved ones find assistance and support. The information, originally in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, has been converted to a searchable database. The Resource Guide database is organized by counties and can be used by both providers and cancer survivors to find resources and support services.
Young Survivors
Most ovariantumors in children are benign (non-cancerous). The most common cancers that affect the ovaries are of germ cell origin (beginning in cells that give rise to sperm or eggs); these are more common in children than in adults. Ovarian tumors most frequently occur in girls aged 15 to 19 years. Common symptoms of ovarian cancer include painful periods and pain in the abdomen. Treatment is stage-related and may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors of the ovary are rare in young girls and may cause development of male sex traits or early signs of puberty. Small cell carcinomas of the ovary are very rare and fast-growing tumors that may cause higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Small cell carcinomas may be treated with surgery and chemotherapy, but there are few studies in children. (National Cancer Institute)
Physician Oncology Education Program Video: "Ovarian Cancer for the Health Care Provider" (Texas Medical Association; 0.5 AMA PRA Category I credits) www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=19139
Physician Oncology Education Program Module: "Ovarian Cancer for the Health Care Provider" (Texas Medical Association; 1 AMA PRA Category I credit) www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=7244
This report presents information about the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Michigan women related to ovarian cancer. It draws upon self-reported information from three large Michigan surveys:
the 2008 Special Cancer Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, which targeted men and women 40 years of age and older;
the 5-City Supplemental Survey, which targeted African-American men and women 18 years of age and older from five Michigan cities (Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Pontiac, and Saginaw); and
the 2008 Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, which targeted men and women 18 years of age from across the state.
Results from each survey are presented in separate sections.
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation's 2009 State of the State of Gynecologic Cancers; Seventh Annual Report to the Women of America www.wcn.org/downloads/state_of_state_2009.pdf(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
The November 2009 version of this annual report includes updates on each of the gynecologic cancers (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar) and emphasizes the connection between a healthy lifestyle and cancer recovery.
Dizon, Don S. One Hundred Questions and Answers about Ovarian Cancer (2nd Ed.)
(Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2006.)
Hartman, Lynn C. Mayo Clinic Guide to Women's Cancers: Breast and Gynecologic Cancers. (Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, 2007.)
Krychman, Michael L. 100 Questions and Answers for Women Living withCancer: A Practical Guide for Survivorship. (Sudbury, MA: Jones andBartlett Publishers, 2007.)
Salani, Ritu et al. Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Ovarian Cancer. (Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2009.)
Smith, J. Richard, and Giuseppe Del Priore. Women's Cancers: Pathways to Healing: A Patient's Guide to Dealing with Cancer and AbnormalSmears. (London: Springer, 2009.)
Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists www.sgno.org
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DISCLAIMER: This information was developed in response to the Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan for Michigan, 2009-2015, under guidance of experts in ovarian cancer from the Michigan Cancer Consortium. Funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cooperative Agreement 5U58DP000812 was used. The information presented does not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC. This web site contains general information and is not meant to replace consultation with your doctor or nurse.
(Michigan Department of Community Health fact sheet; September 2011) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*