Ovarian cancer specialist, survivor talk recognizing often symptom-free disease

CHICAGO (WLS) -- September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Anyone born with an ovary is at risk of being diagnosed, regardless of age.

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ABC7 spoke with Jenn Szwajkowski, an ovarian cancer survivor, as well Doctor Nita Lee, a gynecologic oncology specialist at the University of Chicago Medicine.

Jenn talked about how and when she was diagnosed and how she is doing now.

Lee spoke about things people with ovaries should be looking for. She also talked about her work with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in Chicago.

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