DVD duration: 2 hours (in 12 chapters):


  1. •     INTRODUCTION - by the late Sen Jeannie Ferris

1.     MEET THE WOMEN  

2.     ABOUT OVARIAN CANCER

3.     RECOGNISING THE SYMPTOMS

4.     SEEKING A DIAGNOSIS

5.     THE DIAGNOSIS

6.     TREATMENT OPTIONS

7.     HAVING SURGERY

8.     COPING WITH CHEMO

9.      HAIR LOSS & IMAGE

10.    FOLLOW-UP & RECURRENCE

11.    CARE & SUPPORT

  1. 12.   GETTING ON WITH LIFE


FACING OVARIAN CANCER features advice from women who are living with ovarian cancer as well as some of Australia’s leading gynaeoncology specialists, including doctors, nurses and psychologists – covering all stages from symptoms and initial diagnosis, to treatment, side-effects and support. 

The DVD was funded by the Australian Govt Dept of Health & Ageing and produced in consultation with:
    • Cancer Australia
    • NBOCC (National Breast & Ovarian Cancer Centre)
    • OvCa Australia (National Ovarian Cancer Network)
    • A National Committee of gynaeoncology specialists
    • A cross section of women with ovarian cancer.

The program is dedicated to the late Senator Jeannie Ferris, who championed the cause of ovarian cancer, and the late Susanne Turner, whose quest for more information on the disease originally inspired this program.

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Introduction - the late Sen Jeannie Ferris

Chapter 1: Meet the Women

Chapter 2: About Ovarian Cancer

A comprehensive and practical resource for woman who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, their family and friends, and for all woman who want to find out more about this disease.

© Copyright 2008 Media One, Sydney.

Sen Jeannie Ferris

Susanne Turner

DUAL Medal Winner - Summit International Creative Awards - USA (11,000 entries, 25 Countries)

  1. •SILVER MEDAL – Women’s Audience Video                     View first few chapters on left

  2. •BRONZE MEDAL – Documentary / Feature