Ovarian Cancer: What to Expect

Synopsis: Four women diagnosed with ovarian cancer talk about how they coped and what helped them to deal with their cancer and its treatment. Gynaecological oncologist Dr Richard Osborne supplies more detailed information about what ovarian cancer is, what causes it and how it is treated. Gives advice on where to find further information, including other services offered by the charity Ovacome (Ovarian Cancer Support Network).
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Free loan (Ovacome)
Free loan to members (BMA)
Sale (Ovacome); Free loan
Documentation: Accompanying factsheets.
Uses: Patients and their families, healthcare professionals.
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: cancer; cancer patients; ovarian cancer; patient education

Cast

Jenny Agutter
Richard Osborne

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