Ovarian Cancer

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Overview of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a condition which originates from the abnormal cells in the ovary which begins to multiply out of control forming a tumour which causes cancer if left untreated.

Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Abdominal bloating, Abnormal fullness after eating , Difficulty eating , Increase in urination , Fatigue , Indigestion , Heartburn , Constipation , Back pain , Menstrual irregularities , Painful intercourse

Common Causes of Ovarian Cancer

Environmental Causes, Genetic causes

Risk Factors of Ovarian Cancer

Family history of ovarian cancer , Genetic mutations of genes associated with ovarian cancer such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 , Past history of breast or uterine , Obesity , The use of certain fertility drugs or hormone therapies , No history of pregnancy , Endometriosis

Investigation Techniques for Ovarian Cancer

Tumour Marker test (CA-125), Transvaginal ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, Laparoscopy, Biopsy

Treatment and Prevention of Ovarian Cancer

Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Hormone therapy, Targeted therapy, Salpingo-oophorectomy, Hysterectomy, Lymph node dissection, Cytoreductive or debulking surgery

Available Ovarian Cancer Medicines

No medicines currently available for this condition.

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