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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Ovarian Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ovarian cancer including the types of ovarian tumors and ovarian cysts. Two guides, one an overview and one more detailed, cover topics such as risk factors for this type of cancer, prevention, treatment and other commonly...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Cancer Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides general information about ovarian cancer. Also has links to more detailed information about treatment, prevention, genetics, causes and screening for ovarian cancer.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Inst.: Uterine Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed for patients with uterine sarcoma, this website discusses treatment options available. Here read about the stages and effects of this disease and how uterine sarcoma is diagnosed and treated through the use of medical...
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Other

Health Talk Online: Ovarian Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Read, listen to, or view interviews with individuals who have actually had experiences with ovarian cancer. the interviews delve into symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and impact on self.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors (Pdq) Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about treatment options associated with ovarian germ cell tumors. This website, intended for patients, provides detailed information on the stages of this cancer and the methods used to fight it.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors (Pdq)

For Students 9th - 10th
Intended for patients with ovarian tumors with "low malignant potential," this website discusses stages and treatment options associated with this medical condition. Click on one of the hyperlinked topics at the top of the webpage to be...
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Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancerbackup: Ovarian Cancer Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This effective site lists the different types of ovarian cancer and proceeds to examine the causes, diagnosis, treatment, after treatment, clinical trial, related cancers, and more.
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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Cancer Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many links on information about cancer.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Examples of Multifactorial Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this drop-down menu to explore genetic conditions that involve variations in multiple genes, often coupled with environmental causes (multifactorial disorders). Examples of disorders include breast and ovarian cancer, colon cancer,...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Abdominal Hysterectomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Why would a woman need a hysterectomy? Learn common medical reasons for getting a hysterectomy, hysterectomy methods, and alternatives to surgery. Links are provided to descriptions of a number of uterine problems.
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Other

Cancer Index: Index Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cancer Index provides a long list of links to sites on every imaginable type of cancer, genes related to cancer, treatments, and resources for cancer patients and their families. The index can be viewed alphabetically,...
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Lab Tests Online: Ovarian Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site provides a thorough explanation of what ovarian cancer is, kinds of tests to diagnose the disease, and treatment options.