Table of Contents Cancer Info Sites 1)Ovarian Cancer 2) Early Detection 3)Screening for OC 4)Ask NOAH 5)Wmn's OC Network 6)Prevention 7)Risk Factors 8)Treatment Options 9)Oncologist Referral 10)Sapient Health The Memorial 1) Memorial Learn about Melissa 1) Family Pictures 2) Hobbies 3) Animal Research 4) Numerous Awards Melissa's experience with Ovarian Cancer 1) The Diagnosis 2) Experiences 3) The Scar Melissa's Supporters 1) Family 2) Friends 3) Revlon Run/Walk About Me Sarah Ratcliffe 1) Me and Melissa	"Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer rated death in women. The American Cancer Society estimated 25,400 new cases of ovarian cancer in 1998, with 14,500 deaths." -WCN This page is both a Reference Site for Ovarian Cancer, and a Tribute to Melissa Kravetz, the strongest and most amazing woman I have ever known.          On October 30th 1999 at approximately 2pm Melissa passed away. She is greatly missed by everyone she knew.
Facts About Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer most frequently affects older women, the incidence increasing significantly at time of menopause. While it is relatively rare in young women, there is a peak incidence in the mid-50s, with rates increasing more slowly after that. Generally speaking, ovarian cancer is more common in industrialized countries, particularly in Europe and the United States. Notable exceptions to this are the relatively low, but increasing rates, seen in Japan, Italy and Spain. Unlike the Pap test used as a screen for cervical cancer, there is no widely available screening test for ovarian cancer. Much of the high mortality associated with ovarian cancer can be attributed to the lack of specific symptoms of early disease. -WCN