Ovarian Cancer Learning Center
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Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. |
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Symptoms
Sense of pelvic heaviness; Vague lower abdominal discomfort; Vaginal bleeding; Weight gain or loss; Abnormal menstrua...
Causes
A woman has a 1 in 67 chance of developing ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women...
Tests
A physical examination may reveal increased abdominal girth and ascites (fluid within the abdominal cavity. A pelvic ...
Treatments
Surgery is the preferred treatment and is often needed to diagnose ovarian cancer. Studies have shown that surgery pe...
Complications
Spread of the cancer to other organs; Loss of organ function; Fluid in the abdomen (ascites; Blockage of the intestin...
Prevention
Having regular pelvic examinations may decrease the overall risk. Screening tests for ovarian cancer remains a very a...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are a woman over 40 years old who has not recently had ...
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