Why Ovarian cancer is called a ‘silent’ cancer

Why Ovarian cancer is called a ‘silent’ cancer

May 8, 2026 · 18 min · Season 1

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The episode discusses why ovarian cancer is termed a 'silent' cancer and features personal experiences and expert insights.

Ovarian cancer is often referred to as a ‘silent’ cancer, because its symptoms can be vague and easily mistaken for everyday issues. In Ireland, hundreds of women are diagnosed each year, often at a later stage… Joining Andrea to share her experience is listener Dee Flannelly, as well as Dr Claire Thompson, a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.

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