Ovarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women, with the lifetime risk of developing it at about one in 78, according to the American Cancer Society. It is also one of the deadliest cancers for women, largely because it is often detected only in its advanced stages. There is no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer in women without symptoms, though an annual pelvic exam can be an important tool. Early detection is associated with higher survival rates.
Ms. Amanpour said she felt “fortunate to have health insurance through work and incredible doctors who are treating me in a country underpinned by, of course, the brilliant N.H.S.,” referring to Britain’s National Health Service.
In a career spanning almost four decades, Ms. Amanpour has interviewed scores of global leaders and reported on conflicts all over the world. She joined CNN in 1983 as an entry-level assistant on the international assignment desk at its headquarters in Atlanta, later becoming a reporter for the network in New York and by 1992 its chief international correspondent. After a brief stint at ABC, she returned to CNN in 2012 as the host of “Amanpour,” a version of which also airs on PBS.
Friends and colleagues shared messages of support on Twitter.
“Sending love, giant hugs and healing thoughts to you, my friend,” said Judy Woodruff, the “PBS NewsHour” anchor. “You will get through this, we are all out here pulling for you.”
Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/15/business/media/christiane-amanpour-cancer.html
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