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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. My risk of developing ovarian cancer is increased if:
  1. I had breast cancer
  2. all of the above
  3. My mother had the disease
  4. My sister had the disease
2. Symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
  1. Headaches
  2. Shooting pains in the legs
  3. Pelvic or abdominal swelling, bloating or a feeling of fullness
  4. Extreme sweating
3. An oophorectomy is:
  1. The surgical removal of the cervix
  2. The surgical removal of one or both ovaries
  3. A diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in which a small amount of radiation is directed at the cancerous tissue
  4. An instrument used to view the ovaries
4. Ovarian cancer is difficult to treat because:
  1. It's a fast growing, deadly disease
  2. It doesn't respond to modern medical techniques
  3. Most cases are diagnosed at a later stage
  4. Healthcare professionals have a hard time pinpointing its exact location
5. Taxol is a drug that:
  1. Is used to counteract the effects of chemotherapy
  2. Reduces your pain caused by ovarian cancer
  3. Is a first-line treatment for ovarian cancer
  4. All of the above

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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