Quiz: Epidemiology and Prognosis in Ovarian Cancer

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How much do you know about the epidemiology and prognosis of ovarian cancer? Here's your chance to find out.

In our August ovarian cancer quiz, you’ll get a chance to test your knowledge on the epidemiology and prognosis of this disease. Here’s your first question:

1.  Pain is independently associated with overall survival time among women with recurrent ovarian cancer.

A.True

B.False


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