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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

Credits

Cast
Jenny Agutter 
Richard Osborne 

Production Company

Name

Radical Departures Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Ovacome

Name

SmithKline Beecham

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web
http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7383 6690
Fax
020 7388 2544
Address
BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
Name

Ovacome, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London EC1A 7BE, tel 07071 781861, fax 01803 850594

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