Ovarian Cancer on Radio 4's Women's Hour
What are the symptoms?
March 2009
It has historically been known as "the silent killer", but many
now think the label to be an unhelpful description of ovarian
cancer. In February 2009 the Department of Health published "key
messages for health professionals" which included a list of
symptoms linked to the disease. Jane is joined by the GP Dr Sarah
Jarvis who was closely involved in the drafting of those key
messages, and Loretta Oliver, who has advanced ovarian cancer and
runs awareness workshops about the disease for women who work in
the City.
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