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Ovarian cancer is a growth of cells that forms in the ovaries. The cells multiply quickly and can invade and destroy healthy body tissue.
The female reproductive system contains two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries — each about the size of an almond — produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Ovarian cancer treatment usually involves surgery and chemotherapy.
Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC): The most common form of ovarian cancer; arises from epithelial cells of ovaries.
Ovarian low malignant potential tumor (OLMPT): These tumors grow into large masses, but rarely spread.
Germ cell cancers: Develop from the reproductive cells of ovaries.
Stromal or sex cord-stromal cancers: Arise from the supporting tissues of the ovaries.
Stage 1: Cancer in one or both ovaries.
Stage 2: Cancer spread to the pelvis.
Stage 3: Cancer outside the pelvis, but limited to the abdomen excluding liver, or lymph node involvement.
Stage 4: Disease spread to the liver or outside the abdomen.
Early stages of cancer are mostly symptomless but symptoms are noted during the advanced stages and may include:
Abdominal enlargement or swelling
Abdominal fullness and pain
Pain in lower abdomen
Feeling full after eating very little
Tiredness
Changes in bowel or bladder habits
Clothes not fitting well
Swelling of legs
Shortness of breath
Bleeding from vagina
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Weight loss or gain
Unexplained back pain
The cause is unknown, but certain factors increase the risk of developing the cancer.
The risk factors include:
Family history
Genetic mutation
Age: Older women are at higher risk
Being on hormone therapy for long duration
Early start of menarche or periods
Delayed menopause
Never getting pregnant
Undergoing fertility treatment
Ethnicity: Caucasian women are more prone to ovarian cancer
Smoking
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, where the ovaries produce more than one egg for each menstrual cycle
Diagnosis involves physical examination and further tests to confirm the condition.
Including inserting gloved fingers or sterilized instruments inside the vagina to look for any abnormalities.
Blood tests to check for: gene mutations; hormonal imbalance; markers for ovarian cancer
To detect tumors in the reproductive organs.
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis may help to check the size, shape and structure of ovaries.
A small piece of the ovarian tissue is examined under the microscope to check for any cancer characteristics and its type.
Treatment involves surgery followed by chemotherapy, or in combination.
Complications in ovarian cancer can be due to chemotherapy, other treatments or spread of the cancer
Increased frequency of infections
Increased bleeding from wounds or cuts
Loss of fertility
Kidney damage
Neuropathy
Hair loss
Bone thinning
Changes in skin, including dry and peeling skin
Consider removal of ovaries in case of genetic abnormalities such as a positive BRCA result or Lynch syndrome
Consult your doctor regarding any information you need on the treatment and its side effects
Visit your doctor regularly
Can the condition be cured?
Should I make any special preparations for the tests?
Are there any side effects to the treatment?
Is there are precautions to follow after the surgery?
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