Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are easily confused with other illnesses.

Ovarian Cancer

Endometriosis Raises Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Severe Types Most Vulnerable: Study
Individuals with severe forms of endometriosis, such as deep infiltrating endometriosis or ovarian endometriomas, face a staggering 9.7-fold increase in the likelihood of developing ovarian cancer.
Two Common Gene Mutations Boost Breast Cancer Risk, Scientists Find
Women with two genetic mutations have a higher risk of breast cancer and should be screened, scientists say.
'MasSpec Pen' Spots Malignant Tumors In Just 10 Seconds, Reducing Cancer Recurrence
MasSpec Pen is a new diagnostic tool that can detect malignant tumors in just seconds, improving treatment and reducing the odds of cancer recurrence.
Woman Who Thought She Was Obese Discovered She Had A 140-Pound Cancerous Ovarian Tumor
After years of trying to lose weight, a 365-pound woman found out she had a tumor nearly half of her body weight.
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis 2017: Frequent Screening Of CA125 Protein Levels Helps Detect Deadly Cancer Early
New research suggests that screening women at the highest risk for ovarian cancer for a protein biomarker called CA125 may help doctors find tumors earlier.
One Ovary Pregnancy: Can You Conceive With One Ovary Removed? Woman Has 'Miracle' Baby
A cancer survivor called her baby a miracle after she conceived the child with only one ovary.
Women’s Cancer Rates Expected To Rise 6 Times Faster Than Men’s, Largely Due To Obesity And Unhealthy Lifestyles
New research suggests that rates of cancer in women will rise six times faster than in men, and unhealthy lifestyles are largely to blame.
7 Symptoms Of An Ovarian Cyst, Plus 4 Signs Of An Ovarian Cyst Rupture
Ovarian cysts are extremely common and usually not something to worry about, but in the rare cases of a cyst rupture, the results could be life-threatening.
Cancer Facts 2017: Is Cancer Too Profitable To Ever Be Cured?
There are many reasons that cancer hasn't been cured yet — but money-making isn't one of them.
Fitness Blogger Cheyann Shaw Fights Ovarian Cancer With Honest Instagram Posts
One woman has gone from posting about physical fitness on her Instagram to documenting her battle with ovarian cancer.

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