This video intends to raise awareness about ovarian cancer to unmask why it is a silent killer. It will look at what ovarian cancer is, the various types, the general disease progression, and general statistics. By addressing the nonspecific and delayed symptoms, in addition to the lack of screening tools, it inspires viewers to become self-advocates who can recognize when ovarian cancer might be present in an individual. Consequently, this will hopefully make earlier diagnosis more common, resulting in early treatment, and a better prognosis. By increasing public awareness, support for women at risk and living with this condition can hopefully increase through research, advocacy, and communal support networks.
This video was made by McMaster University students Harene Buvanesan, Shehla Choudhary, Sanjoli Saini, and Cynthia Wang in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.
A huge thank you to two associates of Ovarian Cancer Canada for your support in the creation of this video.
This video is for educational purposes only. Please speak to your healthcare provider for information on your health.
Copyright McMaster University 2023.
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