Ovarian Cancer


Ovarian Cancer
Causes of ovarian cancer by Eileen Eva Every woman is at risk of ovarian cancer although some are at a higher risk. It’s important to note that when cancer spreads to the ovaries from other regions it is not considered ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer occurs when there is a surge of ... More> Ovarian cancer symptoms by Eileen Eva Ovarian cancer ranks 7th amongst most common cancers affecting women. Yearly, over 21,000 women are diagnosed with this cancer in the US alone. Ovarian cancer is also a killer ranking 5th as a cause of death in women. It kills 15,000 women according... More>
	How ovarian cancer affects fertility by Angela Diggs Ovarian cancer affects fertility in various ways. This is attributed to the role ovaries play in the fertility process. The ovary has two important duties. First, they produce estrogen and progesterone which help to manage periods. Second, they rese... More> Treatment options for ovarian cancer by Christobel Rajesh Ovarian cancer is a frustrating disease because of it's silent onset and lack of warning symptoms that results in advanced disease by the time of diagnosis. It has a unique character that it may give rise to many primary cancers and may be the site ... More>
What women should know about ovarian cancer by Tunde Adelakun It is practically impossible for awoman to live without the ovaries as they determine the fertility or barreness of a woman. The ovaries release the eggs for the purpose of fertilization,the egss then travel through the fallopian tube to the womb wh... More> Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: What is the relationship? by Dr Pandula Siribaddana Endometriosis is a condition which affects women in the reproductive age group and is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissues which usually lines the inside of the uterus in places other than where it is originally intended. Thus, it is... More>
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