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Cancer in any part of the body is caused by tumorous cells spreading and multiplying throughout the body. These cells can be divided into different types and forms which determine the type of cancer one has and its treatment. Ovarian cancer is basically caused by three different kinds of tumors, giving rise to three different types of ovarian cancer. These are known as epithelial tumors, Germ Cell tumors and Stromal tumors. All three of them affect different parts of the ovary and vary in their rates of occurrence. All three of these however, can have effects such as producing masculine features and hirsutism in the patient because of production of male sex hormones.

Epithelial Tumors are formed from the surrounding tissue of the ovary. These are the most common kind of tumors that is seen among women, affecting close to 80% of all ovarian cancer patients. It is what is usually known as ovarian cancer as such. These can be both benign and malignant in nature. These can also be invasive carcinogenic in nature, which means the cancerous cells would actively spread to other parts of the body if given a chance. The treatment for invasive tumors requires the removal of both kidneys; however this can be replaced with conventional therapy at the risk of a lowered chance of full recovery and remission. Epithelial tumors can be usually treated with the help of simple surgery and follow up with chemotherapy, depending on the stage of cancer. This is found more in adult women than in teenagers and young adults. Continue reading ‘Understanding Different Types of Ovarian Cancer’ »

Cancer can be a difficult disease to treat and cure fully. Due to the different types of tumors that comprise of cancer as whole, no single type of treatment is fully effective after a certain stage. After one has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, there are different courses of treatment that one can choose from. There are no sure fire cures for ovarian cancer, but a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and intensive medication work very well for almost all patients. Depending on which stage the cancer has advanced to, treatment can be decided. There exist three main types of treatment for ovarian cancer, namely surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

The most common treatment for stage I and benign tumors is the removal of all cancerous tissue through surgery. This can be limited to removing only some pieces of tissue or the entire ovary and fallopian tube altogether. In severe cases, the uterus may also be removed. This is known as a hysterectomy and is common when there is no risk factor for recurrence of any cancer. If the tumor removed is high grade in nature, then some chemotherapy may also be given in accordance to the type of the tumor. Surgery is also helpful in making an exact diagnosis about ovarian cancer to start with and is seen as the safest method of treatment due to low chances of any risk. Continue reading ‘Treatment and Cures For Ovarian Cancer’ »

When ovarian cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, nausea and vomiting are the most commonly made complaints. Even as the delivery methods of the chemotherapy drugs may vary, by and large nausea is the universally experienced side effect, closely followed by vomiting. What makes this side effect so miserable for patients is the fact that even on an empty stomach the feelings do not subside, and more than one chemotherapy patient may find herself dry heaving repeatedly during and after her chemotherapy treatment.

Since ovarian cancer treatment quite frequently includes chemotherapy, patients and their physicians have been working hard to figure out ways around this side effect.

* On the day of your chemotherapy, physicians recommend that you have an easy to digest breakfast. Dry toast, Jell-o, saltines, or slices of white bread are recommended. Stay away from eggs and anything else that may be considered a full breakfast. Especially of note is that you should avoid anything with a heightened acidity, such as grapefruit or orange juice.
* Bring along some plain crackers and a bottle of water. Listen to your body and its signals! You may be surprised to find that you are craving food in the midst of chemotherapy. Eat one cracker and see how you feel.
* Once you arrive at home, plan on avoiding the smells of spicy foods. In the same way, avoid the smell of drinks as well. Some ovarian cancer patients have reported that the smell of their children’s hot chocolate or their husband’s coffee suddenly brought on a wave of nausea. To this end it is best to spend the first 24 hour period after chemotherapy without strong scents and odors. Continue reading ‘Dealing With Nausea and Vomiting When Undergoing Chemotherapy For Ovarian Cancer’ »

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Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer in the United States as of now. It affects close in 1 in every 70 women in their lifetime and is a debilitating disease. All women after puberty are considered to be at risk for developing ovarian cancer; however some age groups are more prone to developing the disease. This is due to the importance of personal and family history while mapping out cancerous cells and many other factors. The occurrence of ovarian cancer is seen most frequently in the age groups of 40 and above. Women with ages lower than 40 are also at risk but it is a significantly lower one.

Women who have never been pregnant and are above the age of 30 also run a high risk. It is of three types and all three types’ shows significant risk in the age group of 35 to 65 years. Below the age of 15 years, there is very little risk of developing ovarian cancer since the ovaries do not function fully till puberty. However, with females who have been identified as having the genes linked to breast cancer and have had a family history of ovarian cancer, the risk increases even for those under the age of 15. Continue reading ‘All Age Groups Are at Risk For Ovarian Cancer’ »

Ovarian cancer is deemed to be the most deadly gynaecological cancer and is the fifth leading cause of cancer related deaths is the United States. Claiming close to some 15,000 lives each year, it is one form of cancer difficult to recognize because it displays no symptoms till it has advanced to a very high level. Ovarian cancer stages are dependent on the size and spread of the tumor inside the body. The further treatment of ovarian cancer is dependent on which stage it has progressed to. To classify stages, doctors take help of a simple rating system from 1 to 4. Stage I is the lowest on scale whereas Stage IV is close to being fatal and is the highest on the scale. Other than that, there are also borderline tumors.

A borderline tumor consists of low grade cancerous cells which have just started growing and multiplying. These have not yet affected the ovary in any way by growing into or damaging the ovarian tissue around them. This is not considered to be a bonafide ovarian cancer stage but is still treated as one with surgery. Stage I of the disease means that it has spread to the ovaries. This may be limited to one ovary or could be present in both ovaries. A further form of stage I shows up if the cancer has spread to the surface of the ovary or found inside of the abdomen during surgery. For stage I of ovarian cancer, surgery is the most effective way to dealing with it and preventing any sort of recurrence. Continue reading ‘Ovarian Cancer Stages’ »

Ovarian cancer is a highly dangerous and deadly cancer that kills more women than any other type of cancer. It is a silent killer. It is not easy to identify this cancer at the early stages. It produces symptoms only in the later stage of cancer. So the death rate of woman due to this cancer is very high.

First let’s understand what ovarian cancer is. A sudden improper growth of cells in the ovaries results in ovarian cancer. This cancer also affects the pregnancy cycle of a woman. There are 3 types of cancer that may be produced in ovaries. They are epithelial tumors, Germ cell tumors, Stromal tumors. Continue reading ‘Alternative Ovarian Cancer Treatment’ »

While this article focuses on ovarian cancer, it is important to realize that with any health problem the diagnosis is more important than the treatment. This is because a correct diagnosis can help determine the correct course of treatment.

When it comes to ovarian cancer, it is especially important that you get an early diagnosis. Often an early diagnosis is key in providing you with enough time to allow your treatment to work. As with other life threatening illness it is important that you get ovarian cancer diagnosed as early as possible.

In modern times, everything seems like it is possible and many of us wonder why people are still dying from diseases. However, modern medicine still doesn’t promise that people will be completely free of malignant health problems. Continue reading ‘Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer’ »

Of all women’s cancers, ovarian cancer is the most lethal. A woman diagnosed with this cancer can go through difficult treatments that result in a lot of discomfort. This is unfortunate for women who have to deal with the pain associated with ovarian cancer either because of the disease itself or from the treatments.

A patient’s complaint of pain can range from a continuous pelvic pain to pain when having sex. The best example is that of abdominal pain that isn’t associated with diarrhea or vomiting and is found in 22% of cases before a woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

If you are a patient then the amount of pain you feel will depend on three factors: the type of cancer you have, the stage or extent of the cancer and your individual pain threshold. How well you tolerate pain will determine how much pain you actually feel. Continue reading ‘Dealing With the Pain of Ovarian Cancer’ »

Like all cancers, there is no permanent and full cure for cancer. After entering the period of remission, there are always risks of going into relapse and battling the few cells that were not affected by therapy. No one method works fully on ovarian cancer and so it requires a combination of varied ways to achieve a successful ovarian cancer treatment. These methods are of three kinds, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Along with medicines, these three can be used during different stages of cancer to produce results.

Close to every patient that suffers from ovarian cancer will undergo surgery during the process of treatment. Depending on which stage the cancer stands, surgery can be either limited to removing as many cells as possible to complete removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus. This is known as a hysterectomy and gives a full chance of recovery with very little risk of relapse due to guaranteed removal of all tumorous tissue in the body. However, if the cancer has spread beyond the ovaries and uterus, then more invasive surgery would be required with a heavy dosage of drugs to ensure that no cells remain in the body. The removal of the womb and the lymph nodes of the body which have been affected by cancer is known as an oophorectomy. It is undertaken when trying to remove as much cancerous tissue from the body as possible. This form of ovarian cancer treatment works best with younger women and middle aged ones since their bodies can take heavy surgery without much trauma. Continue reading ‘Ovarian Cancer Treatment’ »

As a survivor of both breast and colon cancers, I want to always bring cancer awareness to the general public. While I have not had ovarian cancer nor known anyone close to me who has, I was struck to realize how easily the symptoms of this horrible disease can be mistaken for minor health problems. Don’t take chances with your life, if you or someone you love shows any of the symptoms listed below, please go to your gynecologist and explain your symptoms.

Ovarian cancer is often known as the silent disease because so many women don’t realize they have it until it’s too late. As a cancer survivor, I always want to take advantage of getting any cancer information out to the public. According to Mark Messing, M.D., a gynecological oncologist with the Baylor Health Care System in Texas, some of the earliest signs of ovarian cancer are:

* Bloating
* Pelvic pain
* Abdominal pain
* Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
* Changes in urinary or bowel functions Continue reading ‘Be Aware of the Early Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer’ »