Ovarian Cancer

Get to know our Dr. Honami Naora and her ovarian cancer research team. Every day, their work aims to develop more effective strategies that can detect, treat and prevent ovarian cancer.

As an MD Anderson employee, Angela Hernandez knew her work in fundraising was making a difference in patients’ lives. Now as a survivor, Angela feels like she’s giving back to her success. “If I can help one other person, then that’s all I need!” Learn more about Angela's story: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Roni Nitecki Wilke, M.D., is an assistant professor of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Her research focuses on rare tumors like germ cell tumors and gestational trophoblastic disease and also oncofertility. Learn more about Dr. Nitecki Wilke: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Jose Rauh-Hain, M.D., is an associate professor of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He is the principal investigator of a large clinical trial looking at minimally invasive surgery for ovarian cancer, and he also focuses on oncofertility. Learn more about Dr. Rauh-Hain: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Jeffrey How, M.D., is an assistant professor of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His research focuses on applying new and innovative clinical trial therapies to patients with ovarian and uterine cancers. Learn more about Dr. How: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Marivic So says it took three visits to her primary physician for her to receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis. She urges everyone to listen to their body. Marivic is a long time MD Anderson Cancer Center volunteer and employee, but she says Sprint for Life took on a new meaning following her diagnosis. Register for the 2021 virtual Sprint for Life: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online: