• Unveiling the Mysteries of Ovarian Cancer: The Cancer that Whispers

  • Sep 25 2024
  • Length: 16 mins
  • Podcast

Unveiling the Mysteries of Ovarian Cancer: The Cancer that Whispers

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer center, speaks with Dr. Diane Mahoney, assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center and member of KU Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control research program, about ovarian cancer, a disease often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to nonspecific symptoms. Dr. Mahoney discusses the importance of early detection, current treatment options and her promising research into the human microbiome's role in ovarian cancer. She also highlights the health disparities affecting African American women and her dedication to addressing these inequities. Dr. Mahoney's unique background as a bilingual nurse clinician and researcher further enriches her approach to patient care and research.

    Links from this episode:

    • Learn more about Dr. Mahoney’s research on the KU Cancer Center blog
    • Read about ovarian cancer screening and treatment at KU Cancer Center
    • Watch Dr. Mahoney discuss her health disparities research with The American Journal for Managed Care
    • Learn more about ovarian cancer symptoms and awareness at KU Cancer Center
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