Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer has its roots in the ovaries. This is regarded to be the fifth most common cancer that prevail among women. Mostly, this kind of cancer arise from the surface i.e. the epithelium of the ovary but in rare cases it can also arise out of the fallopian tube. The other type also originates from the egg or supporting cells and this is called gynecologic cancer.

It is a little difficult to diagnose the early signs of ovarian cancer since the signs are absent on women early on. At times it might be that the disease may prevail for months but has not been recognized or diagnosed. It is often the case that by the time the cancer gets diagnosed, the tumor spreads beyond the ovaries. At this stage ovarian cancer is not to difficult to treat but often fatal as well. Research is however going on so that this cancer can be treated at an early stage.

It is being said that less than one-third ovarian cancers are detected before they have spread outside the ovaries. Only 20% women are diagnosed early. However some of the symptoms of ovarian cancer include:-

• A swollen belly area
• Less appetite or feeling full quickly
• Pain in the pelvis or lower abdominal area
• Frequent urination or urinary urgency
• Unusual vaginal bleeding
• Pain in the leg

Some of the less common problems include:-

• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Gas
• Constipation
• diarrhea

Women who have someone in the family who has had ovarian cancer before run high chances of having ovarian cancer. Treatment in all stages of ovarian cancer requires surgery. Moreover, women who has given birth has a less chance of developing ovarian cancer. Women, who have had cancer of the breast, uterus or the colon, have a higher chance of developing breast cancer. Women who are above the age of 55 have been mostly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Women who have known to take estrogen without progesterone for a prolonged period of 10 years or more are known to have developed this type of cancer.

For offering the best treatment your doctor first of all requires to know the grade of the tumor and the extent of the disease. It also matters whether the tumor has reached to the nearby tissues and has spread to which other parts and organs of your body. But before opting for the treatment, you must be clear:-

• What is the stage of your disease and has the can cancer spread to other parts of the body?
• ?What is the best kind of treatment for you?
• What are the expected benefits of each of these kind of treatments?
• What are risks and possible side effects of these kind of treatments?
• Will these treatments affect your normal activities?
• What would be the cost of the treatment? Will your insurance cover the cost?
• Will you be able to conceive and have children after the treatment?
• How often will you have to go for checkups after the treatment?

Recently it has been found out that if performed on a regular basis, a vaginal sonogram with CA125 blood test can help detect ovarian cancer at an early stage. Dr. Robert True for years has been engaged in detecting ovarian cancer among women. He also offers vaginal sonograms for patients who are overly concerned. He offers extra tests to women during their yearly visits and though these tests are not covered by their insurance, these can provide them the extra comfort and relief.

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Source: http://truemd.com/2012/02/ovarian-cancer/

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