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Ovarian Cancer


Overview
Ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissue covering the ovary or lining the fallopian tube or peritoneum...

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Symptoms
Pain, swelling, or a feeling of pressure in the abdomen or pelvis. Vaginal bleeding that is heavy or irregular, especially after menopause. Vaginal discharge that is clear, white, or colored with blood. A lump in the pelvic area. Gastrointestinal problems...

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Causes
Family history of ovarian cancer in a first-degree relative (mother, daughter, or sister), Inherited changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Other hereditary conditions, such as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC; also called Lynch syndrome...

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Diagnosis
Physical exam and history,Pelvic exam,CA 125 assay (A test that measures the level of CA 125 in the blood) Ultrasound exam, CT scan, PET scan, MRI, Chest X- Ray, Biopsy...

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Prevention
Oral contraceptives,Tubal ligation( surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy), Giving birth ,Salpingectomy (surgical removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) fallopian tubes, Breastfeeding Risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy...

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Treatment
Surgery, Chemotherapy : Carboplatin given with paclitaxel, Liposomal doxorubicin, Gemcitabine, Bevacizumab can be combined with liposomal doxorubicin, paclitaxel, to treat platinum-resistant cancer...

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Everyday Life
Ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect in its early stages as symptoms are unclear and similar to those of other health conditions...

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Resources
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/ovarian-cancer https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/ovarian-fallopian-tube-and-peritoneal-cancer/treatment-options

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Overview Know More ...!
Ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer are diseases ..
Symptoms Know More ...!
Pain, swelling, or a feeling of pressure in the abdomen or pelvis. Vaginal bleeding that is heavy or irregular ...
Family history of ovarian cancer in a first-degree relative (mother, daughter, or sister), Inherited changes ...
Diagnosis Know More ...!
Physical exam and history,Pelvic exam,CA 125 assay (A test that measures the level of CA 125 ...
Prevention Know More ...!
Oral contraceptives,Tubal ligation( surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy), Giving birth ,Salpingectomy ...
Treatment Know More ...!
Surgery, Chemotherapy : Carboplatin given with paclitaxel, Liposomal doxorubicin, Gemcitabine ...
Everyday Life Know More ...!
Ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect in its early stages as symptoms are unclear ...
Resources Know More ...!
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/ cancer-terms/def/ovarian-cancer