Ovarian Cancer

Overview

Ovarian cancer attacks the ovaries in female patients. It often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and belly. At this late stage, ovarian cancer is more difficult to treat and can be fatal. Later stages are associated with symptoms, but they can be non-specific, such as loss of appetite and weight loss. Surgery and chemotherapy are generally used to treat ovarian cancer.

Our providers

Profiles

Laurent Brard, MD

Division Chief, Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology

315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor, Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702

Profiles

Lorie Sporrer, FNP-BC

315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor, Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702

Why SIU

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Clinical Trials

Trial

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Biomarkers for Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer

Active recruiting

PURPOSE: This is a biological sample collection study aimed at developing an early diagnostic tool for endometrial and ovarian cancer. The investigators are studying the relationship between estrogen driven gynecological cancers, inflammation and the microbiome. Patients who have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer or undergo presurgical evaluation for suspicion of ovarian cancer who are scheduled for a hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy are eligible. Control patients undergoing gynecological surgery for benign indications are also being recruited.