Overview

• A routine gynecological visit at age 25 revealed concerning signs, triggering a 6-7 hour operation in Rome to remove an ovarian tumor and check for metastases.
• Despite a recurrence, Emma Marrone credits her anger and close family support for sustaining her through a decade-long campaign against cancer.
• She described the emotional toll of watching her parents struggle and emphasized the importance of mental resilience in her recovery.
• At the annual 'IEO con le donne' forum in Milan, she urged young women to undergo comprehensive annual screenings even in the absence of symptoms.
• The Istituto Europeo di Oncologia is testing cryoablation under ultrasound guidance as a minimally invasive option to destroy tumors without traditional surgery.