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Ovarian cancer is a cancer that originates in the cells on the surface of the ovaries (ovarian epithelial carcinoma) or malignant germ cell tumors that begin in the egg cells. Ovarian epithelial carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that there are 21,500 new case of ovarian cancer diagnosed each year and there are 14,600 deaths each year attributed to ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute has found that women with certain risk factors can be more likely to develop ovarian cancer. Of course, just because woman may have one or more of these risk factors doesn't mean that she will get ovarian cancer. The risk factors are:
History of cancer in the family (self, mothers, sisters, daughters) especially if they had uterine cancer, breast cancer, rectal cancer and colon cancer.
Most women are over the age of 55 when diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Women who have never had a pregnancy
Studies have suggested that women who take estrogen as hormone therapy by itself (estrogen without progesterone) for 10 or more years may have an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Symptoms of ovarian epithelial cancer may not be seen because of early stages of cancer but as the cancer grows, the symptoms may include:
Pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs
A swollen or bloated abdomen
Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
Feeling very tired all the time
Some of the less common symptoms include:
Shortness of breath
Feeling the need to urinate often
Unusual vaginal bleeding (heavy periods, or bleeding after menopause)
Since these symptoms are common symptoms of other disease processes, they may not be due to cancer, only your doctor can tell for sure. Some of the common tests the physicians use to diagnose ovarian cancer may be a physical exam, a pelvic exam, blood test for CA-125 (a cancer blood test), other blood tests, ultrasound, or biopsy.
Once the doctor has confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian cancer the doctor will grade the cancer by stages.
Stage I: Cancer cells are found in one or both ovaries. Cancer cells may be found on the surface of the ovaries or in fluid collected from the abdomen.
Stage II: Cancer cells have spread from one or both ovaries to other tissues in the pelvis. Cancer cells are found on the fallopian tubes, the uterus, or other tissues in the pelvis. Cancer cells may be found in fluid collected from the abdomen.
Stage III: Cancer cells have spread to tissues outside the pelvis or to the regional lymph nodes. Cancer cells may be found on the outside of the liver.
Stage IV: Cancer cells have spread to tissues outside the abdomen and pelvis. Cancer cells may be found inside the liver, in the lungs, or in other organs.
There is not a lot known about how to prevent ovarian cancer. There are some measures that may help reduce the risk factors, however; depending on your age, you may not be able to act on some of the measures.
Studies show that taking a birth control pill for 5 years or longer may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer up to 50%
Giving birth to a child and breast feeding for at least one year may reduce the reduce the risk of ovarian cancer up to 60%
Surgical removal of the ovaries
Some studies show that eating a low-fat, high-fiber, reduced meat and reduced alcohol consumption for 4 years may reduce your risk.
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Ovarian cancer is a cancer that originates in the cells on the surface of the ovaries (ovarian epithelial carcinoma) or malignant germ cell tumors that begin in the egg cells. Ovarian epithelial carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that there are 21,500 new case of ovarian cancer diagnosed each year and there are 14,600 deaths each year attributed to ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute has found that women with certain risk factors can be more likely to develop ovarian cancer. Of course, just because woman may have one or more of these risk factors doesn't mean that she will get ovarian cancer. The risk factors are:
History of cancer in the family (self, mothers, sisters, daughters) especially if they had uterine cancer, breast cancer, rectal cancer and colon cancer.
Most women are over the age of 55 when diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Women who have never had a pregnancy
Studies have suggested that women who take estrogen as hormone therapy by itself (estrogen without progesterone) for 10 or more years may have an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Symptoms of ovarian epithelial cancer may not be seen because of early stages of cancer but as the cancer grows, the symptoms may include:
Pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs
A swollen or bloated abdomen
Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
Feeling very tired all the time
Some of the less common symptoms include:
Shortness of breath
Feeling the need to urinate often
Unusual vaginal bleeding (heavy periods, or bleeding after menopause)
Since these symptoms are common symptoms of other disease processes, they may not be due to cancer, only your doctor can tell for sure. Some of the common tests the physicians use to diagnose ovarian cancer may be a physical exam, a pelvic exam, blood test for CA-125 (a cancer blood test), other blood tests, ultrasound, or biopsy.
Once the doctor has confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian cancer the doctor will grade the cancer by stages.
Stage I: Cancer cells are found in one or both ovaries. Cancer cells may be found on the surface of the ovaries or in fluid collected from the abdomen.
Stage II: Cancer cells have spread from one or both ovaries to other tissues in the pelvis. Cancer cells are found on the fallopian tubes, the uterus, or other tissues in the pelvis. Cancer cells may be found in fluid collected from the abdomen.
Stage III: Cancer cells have spread to tissues outside the pelvis or to the regional lymph nodes. Cancer cells may be found on the outside of the liver.
Stage IV: Cancer cells have spread to tissues outside the abdomen and pelvis. Cancer cells may be found inside the liver, in the lungs, or in other organs.
There is not a lot known about how to prevent ovarian cancer. There are some measures that may help reduce the risk factors, however; depending on your age, you may not be able to act on some of the measures.
Studies show that taking a birth control pill for 5 years or longer may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer up to 50%
Giving birth to a child and breast feeding for at least one year may reduce the reduce the risk of ovarian cancer up to 60%
Surgical removal of the ovaries
Some studies show that eating a low-fat, high-fiber, reduced meat and reduced alcohol consumption for 4 years may reduce your risk.
Cancer - The Problem and the Solution:
* Discover The Truth About Cancer And How To Eliminate Sickness And Disease Naturally. More details
* Cancer: From Diagnosis To All Clear In 11 Months. More details
* Treating Prostate Cancer Naturally. More details
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