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By Wendy Topeka, BSN, RN, OCN
Clinical Nurse Manager, Gynecologic Oncology Outpatient Infusion Unit, Cooper Cancer Institute

Today, women should be able to maintain an active lifestyle throughout the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

When a woman hears the words “you have ovarian cancer,” it is from that very moment that a partnership begins between the woman, her family, and the doctors and nurses caring for her. This partnership is a key element in the treatment and management of ovarian cancer. It is this relationship that will help her tackle any side effect or challenge she may face related to this diagnosis.

The treatment and management of ovarian cancer in the 21st century is revolutionary. Multiple chemotherapeutic agents are being used, along with new and current research looking at medications that target ovarian cancer and have fewer side effects. This research is laying the foundation for healthcare professionals to have the ability to tailor a treatment plan specifically to each woman’s body and individual needs.

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In observance of National Cervical Health Awareness Month (January), gynecologists at Cooper University Hospital remind women of the importance of cervical cancer prevention and the need for Pap tests.

“A yearly Pap test is the main screening test for cervical cancer and the best way to prevent it,” said David P. Warshal, M.D., head of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Cooper.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cervical cancer is the easiest female cancer to prevent, with regular screening tests and follow-up. Two tests can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early:

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