Ovarian cancer happens in about 22, 240 women each year, and about 14,230 will die of this cancer (American Cancer Society, 2013). It is considered the ninth most common cancer that women can have.
There is a higher chance of getting ovarian cancer if you are middle-aged or older. If you have a close family member, who have ovarian cancer then you have a higher chance of getting this cancer. Most cases of ovarian cancer are when the mutation gene is inherited by a close family member.
There are multiple signs to be aware of; if there is a chance you could have it. These symptoms are bloating, abdominal pain, difficult time eating food, and having to urinate frequently. The other signs that could help determine if you have it are fatigue, stomach ache, back pain, pain during intercourse, and abdominal swelling.
There are multiple types of ovarian cancer and some are more severe than others. Type 1 is when the cancer is confined in only the ovaries. Within this type, there are three more. T1a is when the cancer is only in one of the ovaries, but isn’t on the outside. T1b is the exact same thing as T1a but the cancer is in both ovaries. T1c is a little different than the two types before. This type is either on the outside or is in the fluid from the pelvis.
Type 2 is when the cancer is growing into the pelvis tissue. T2a is when it has spread to the uterus but isn’t in the fluid coming from the pelvis. T2b is when the cancer is in the pelvic tissue next to the fallopian tubes. T2c is when the cancer is in the uterus, fallopian tubes, and pelvic tissues, as well as in the fluid taken from the pelvis.
Type 3 is when the cancer has spread to the abdominal lining outside the pelvis. T3a is when the metastases cannot be seen exc...
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Women are normally affected during their childbearing years and develop pain in the pelvic region, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), and pain with sexual intercourse (dyspareunia). Other features include infertility and an ovarian mass, which is typically felt on physical examination. Individuals may experiences gastrointestinal or urinary symptoms if ectopic endometrial tissue is next to the bladder or rectum.
Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of malignant cells in the ovaries, the egg (ovum) producing part of the female reproductive system. Often, Ovarian cancer goes undetected until it has metastasized (spread) to the pelvis and abdomen. At this late stage, this cancer is difficult to treat. Ovarian Cancer ranks as the 11th most common cancer among women, and it is the 5th leading cause of cancer-related death for women.
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... axillary lymph nodes. The third way IIA can be detected is if a tumor no smaller than two centimeters no larger than five centimeters is present and has not spread to the axillary nodes. IIA and IIB are similar, but the difference is in IIB tumors are found and they are larger than the few found in IIA.
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B. In contrast to type 1, type 2 is usually developed later in life, due to health problems or other outside factors.
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It takes years for most women to be diagnosed with this mysterious disease, says Ghadir. Unfortunately, that's because the only definitive way to diagnose it is with a surgical biopsy of the tissue. Still, Ghadir urges women to tell their doctor if they have any of the symptoms: chronic pelvic pain, severe menstrual cramps, spotting before your period, painful bowel movements or urination especially during your period, and discomfort or pain during sex especially during deep