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Types of Cancer  >  Ovarian Cancer IN THE SPOTLIGHT A Step Towards Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer  -   The key to treating ovarian cancer lies in its early detection. A new screening test, focused on identifying protein patterns, may make such early detection possible, especially for high-risk groups. ... Infertility Drugs Pose No Risk for Ovarian Cancer  -    Infertile women can be reassured that taking ovulation-stimulating drugs does not appear to put them at greater risk for developing ovarian cancer later in life. A retrospective cohort study of 12,1 ... Study Confirms that Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer May be Reliably Symptomati  -   Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine have shown that women with ovarian cancer have symptoms that are distinct in severity and frequency from those reported by women in th ... More...  Sponsors Overview Ovarian Cancer: An Overview  - Ovaries are the two female organs located on the sides of the uterus or the womb, in the pelvis. Ovaries produce eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes to the uterus, where they may be fertiliz ...   Risk Factors and Prevention of Ovarian Cancer  - Patients with risk factor(s) of ovarian cancer may have an increased chance of getting the disease. However, apart from aging and the onset of menopause among women, factors which increase the risk of ...   How Ovarian Cancer Occurs  - Ovarian cancer begins with a tumor in either or both of the ovaries. The type of tumor is determined by the kind of ovarian cell in which it occurs. Germ cell tumors occur in the germ cells, whi ...   More...  Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Staging A Step Towards Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer  -  The key to treating ovarian cancer lies in its early detection. A new screening test, focused on identifying protein patterns, may make such early detection possible, especially for high-risk groups ...   Grades and Stages of Ovarian Cancer  - Epithelial ovarian carcinomas are graded on a scale from 1 to 3, depending on how much the cancer cells look like normal tissue. The more the cancer cells look like normal cells (Grade 1), the better ...   Determining the Presence of Cancer  - Determining the presence of a tumor in the pelvis may be achieved through imaging studies. These studies cannot determine if the mass detected is actually cancerous, but the results can be used by do ...   Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer  -  Early detection of ovarian cancer improves the chances for successful treatment. This may be achieved through a review of medical history, regular pelvic examinations, consultation with physicians, ...   More...  Management of Ovarian Cancer Treatment Options for Ovarian Cancer  - The kind of treatment a patient needs will depend on the type of cancer and the stage of the disease. The exact stage of the disease, however, may not be known for those who did not undergo surgery a ...   During and after Ovarian Cancer Treatment  - Pain, unfortunately, is something that is associated with ovarian cancer, especially in its advanced stages where the cancer affects certain nerves. The experience of pain should be made clear to the ...   Radiation Therapy for Ovarian Cancer  - Radiation therapy involves the use of high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. It is no longer the main treatment for ovarian cancer, but is considered by some doctors as an acceptable procedure for ...   Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer  - Chemotherapy utilizes anti-cancer medications. This treatment option is useful for cancers that have spread beyond the origin of the disease. Drugs may be given orally or intravenously. A patient’s ...   More...

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