Ovarian Cancer
Disease information
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer
.
Malignant proliferation in the ovary, which may extend to other parts of the body, which can be lethal.
One or both ovaries. Can spread to the lungs and bones.
Women of any age,
but
is more
common
in women over 50 years.
Causes.
Unknown.
Signs and symptoms.
In general, do not show symptoms until the tumor
has
grown. Early symptoms:
Mild discomfort in the lower abdomen.
Gastrointestinal
discomfort.
Irregular
menstruation
.
Symptoms later:
Hoarse.
Excessive growth of hair.
Weight
loss without reason.
Under inflated abdomen, hard and sometimes sensitive.
Pain during sex.
Anemia
.
Risk Factors.
It is not known.
Prevention.
Undergo annual pelvic exams, which offer the best
chance
of early detection and cure.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
Health
precautions.
Medical treatment. Surgery to remove the cancerous ovary and other affected areas, such as.
fallopian tubes, uterus and sometimes the other ovary.
Treatment of
radiation
and / or chemotherapy.
Psychotherapy and counseling to learn how to cope with
cancer
.
General measures.
For explanation of surgery and postoperative care.
Medication.
Your
doctor
may prescribe:
Anticancer drugs.
Analgesics.
Female
hormones until
menopause
.
Activity
.
There are no restrictions after recovering from surgery.
Follow
a
normal
diet diet, well - balanced, high in
protein
to help repair the tissues.
Diagnostic Systems.
His own observation of symptoms.
Medical history and physical examination by
a
doctor
.
Analysis of blood.
Ultrasonography of the abdomen.
X - rays of the abdomen.
Surgical techniques for diagnosis, such as colposcopy and laparoscopy.
Complications.
Death by extension of
cancer
to other parts of the body.
Forecast.
25 or 50% of women with
ovarian
cancer
survive at least 5 years after treatment.
Call the
doctor
if.
Have symptoms of an
ovarian
tumor.
The following occurs after surgery:
increased pain, swelling, redness or drainage from the wound. Pain or swelling in the leg.
Symptoms of
infection
such as fever, chills,
headache
or
muscle
pain.
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