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Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ovarian cancer, a condition characterized by an overgrowth of malignant cells in one or both of the ovaries, is one of the deadliest and under-recognized cancers affecting women. Every year, there are more than 25,000 women that suffer from this deadly disease. Half of them are most likely to die within a period of five years.
Jeanette Pollock
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Preventing Ovarian Cancer
There are ways to reduce your risk factors for ovarian cancer. You may want to consider looking into the research and finding a good strategy that works for you. The following are a few ideas on prevention tactics you might want to add to your life so you can reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Jeanette Pollock
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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
The symptoms of ovarian cancer come into notice mostly when it grows for some time and the cancer mass becomes large enough. Some women, however, may feel some symptoms, like pelvic pain, even in the early stages. As the symptoms are vague and are often similar to those of common benign conditions, the victims often tend to ignore them.
Eddie Tobey
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Uterus Cancer: How Dangerous is It?
Endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterus cancer. It is so termed as the cancerous cells abnormally develop in the endometrium lining. It is also known as the cancer of the uterus or uterine cancer.
Nilutpal Gogoi
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What to Do If You Have a Family History of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a serious and silent disease amongst women. Certain families may even have a history of ovarian cancer. Those with a family history of ovarian cancer are at an increased risk of developing it themselves.
Jeanette Pollock
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Cervical Cancer - Detect It Early
Cervical cancer ranks second only to breast cancer in the number of deaths recorded globally; however, detecting it early ensures effective treatment.
Michael Russell
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Uterine Fibroid Tumors
Uterine fibroid tumors or leiomyomas are among the most common tumors among women. In fact, it is apparent in 25-50% of women, says American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Uterine fibroid tumors are typically non-cancerous; however, there is still the need to be aware of these tumors and some dangers it may bring to your health.
Jeanette Pollock
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Ovarian Cancer Stages
By the stage of a cancer we try to express how far the disease has spread. It is crucial, as treatment is mostly decided depending on the stage of a cancer. For ovarian cancer, doctors use a simple I-IV staging system called the FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) system.
Eddie Tobey
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Treating Cervical Cancers
In the early stages of development cervical cancer is usually treated with chemotherapy or radiation or sometimes, a combination of the two.
Michael Russell
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Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of gynecological cancers and the fourth-leading cause of cancer death among American women. In 2005, it is estimated that over 22,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease and more than 16,000 will lose their lives to it. Although ovarian cancer is most common in women over the age of 50, it can affect women of any age.
Miles Williams
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