Abdominal bloating or swelling, unusual discharge from the vagina, lack of appetite can sometimes be the tell-tale signs of ovarian cancer. Females suffering from these symptoms must not ignore these conditions and, most importantly, must not confuse them with other diseases causing similar symptoms.
Hence, every female must have complete knowledge regarding Ovarian cancer, cause, symptoms, prevention method etc. Read along!
Ovarian cancer refers to a medical condition in which cells grow in ovaries, multiply quickly, and then destroy other healthy tissue.
Ovaries are a vital part of the female reproductive organ. Women have two ovaries and are placed on each side of the uterus. These ovaries produce eggs and hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone.
Ovarian cancer can start in one or both ovaries, in fallopian tubes and even in the abdominal lining named peritoneum.
With a clear understanding of the basics of ovarian cancer, let’s learn about other important details of this disease.
Following is a list of cases that can lead to ovarian cancer -
Other risk factors of ovarian cancer include -
Depending on the type of cells from which this disease starts, ovarian cancer types include:
There are no such early symptoms of ovarian cancer; hence ovarian cancer at an early stage might not cause any noticeable symptoms. This is because ovaries are very small (like the size of an almond) and are located deep in the abdomen. However, this disease starts to cause some symptoms with each advancing stage.
Below is a list of signs of ovarian cancer -
Apart from these, there are other ovarian cancer signs and symptoms. These are -
Below are the different stages of Ovarian Cancer –
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Stages |
Description |
|
1 |
Only affects ovaries and fallopian tubes and has not spread beyond ovaries and fluids around them. |
|
2 |
Invades nearby organs such as the pelvis, uterus and fallopian tubes. |
|
3 |
Moves to the abdomen but not to the distant organs of the body. |
|
4 |
Invades the distant body organs. |
The causes of ovarian cancers are yet to be discovered. However, doctors have identified certain factors (follow the section of who is at risk of developing ovarian cancer) that might increase the chances of developing such disease.
If routine checkup or screening of a female gives doctors a slight hint of ovarian cancer, they might ask a question such as, if patients have a family history of ovarian cancer. Conversely, they might conduct pelvic examination and prescribe the following tests,
When doctors diagnose ovarian cancer, they follow specific treatment methods depending on the stages of this disease.
Treatment for Ovarian cancer may include the following methods -
In case ovarian cancer has spread to others, doctors may follow both surgery and radiation or chemotherapy combination.
There are no proven ways to prevent ovarian cancer. However, females can reduce the chances of developing Ovarian Cancer by following the ways mentioned below,
Note: Individuals must opt for Tubal ligation and Hysterectomy for valid medical reasons (reducing the risk of ovarian cancer can be one of such reasons). Hence, patients should discuss thoroughly with doctors regarding the process and other available prevention methods.
If you have recently started experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, consult your doctor immediately. Do not ignore these signs of ovarian cancer if you have a family history of ovarian or breast cancer.
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