Like all illnesses and diseases there is usually an array of steps everyone can take to prevent diseases such as by following a healthy diet and exercising. Unfortunately as humans we can only do so much until it is out of our control. I did come across an interesting blog post though in which I found out that in a effort to reduce the risk of cancer, actress Angelina Jolie had preventative surgery for ovarian cancer. It's really a case-by-case basis and depends on your own individual health and situation. Your best bet, though, is to speak to your doctor and healthcare professional and see what measures you can take to help you, and to stay informed about the latest in health news.
Blog: https://innovativegyn.com/ovarian-cancer-become-an-advocate-for-your-own-live-through-genetic-testing/
Ovarian cancer and cervical cancer have nothing in common other than the fact that they occur in the female reproductive tract. Cervical cancer can be detected early with pap smears and other screening tests, and prevented with HPV vaccine. There are few, if any, screening tests for ovarian cancer. Only hormonal contraception has been shown to lower the risk of ovarian cancer.
There is no evidence that HPV causes ovarian cancer.
Clinical Ovarian Cancer was created in 2008.
Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance was created in 2001.
Yes, ovarian cancer is sometimes referred to as ovarian carcinoma, which specifically denotes cancer that originates in the ovarian tissue. It can also be classified based on the type of cells involved, such as epithelial, germ cell, or stromal tumors, but "ovarian cancer" is the most commonly used term.
A pap smear will not detect ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer won't affect whether a pap smear is normal or abnormal -- it could be either one.
None. You cannot treat ovarian cancer with diet supplements.
Overall, ovarian cancer accounts for only 4% of all cancers in women
Ovarian cancer does not produce specific symptoms that would clue doctors to this diagnosis. Most common symptoms include malaise, weakness, bloating, vague abdominal discomfort. There are no good blood markers that can diagnose ovarian cancer. Therefore, it is difficult to screen for ovarian cancer. By the time symptoms develop, quite often ovarian cancer can already be spread and metastasized.
the history is not when it started, the history is what it is and it is cancer of the ovaries.
There are quite a few websites regarding ovarian cancer. Here are just a few: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001891/ & http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ovarian-cancer/DS00293
It is estimated that 140,000 women WORLDWIDE die each year from ovarian cancer.