A woman who has terminal ovarian cancer and sued over an alleged failure to take adequate measures to protect her from the risk of developing the disease has settled her High Court action against the HSE for €2million.

A woman in California who claims using talc for years gave her ovarian cancer has been awarded more than €64m in damages.

Lisa Salmon says early diagnosis is crucial with ovarian cancer.

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure against cancer.

A woman in her 50s who was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer has urged women from their 20s upwards to get a simple blood test, which can diagnose the potential killer disease.

A Cork doctor is playing a leading role in developing a powerful treatment for ovarian cancer that could save thousands of lives.