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Why is ovarian cancer more aggressive than lung cancer?
It isn't necessarily. Statistically the odds of surviving lung cancer are less than they are for ovarian cancer, though they are both very low. :(
Can ovarIAN cancer be picked up with cerVICAL cancer?
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.
How many people have Ovarian cancer in the us?
more than a thousand
Why is lung cancer worse than colon cancer?
Lung cancer has a lower growth factor than leukemia
Why is the prognosis for testicular cancer significantly better than the prognosis for ovarian cancer?
Testicular cancers are notoriously sensitive to chemotherapeutics. Ovarian cancers are also more difficult to diagnose and are usually caught at later stages.
Can ovarian cyst pain be confused with renal colic?
It absolutely can!! It's worse than labor pain & contractions!
Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Saves Lives?
Among all forms of cancer of the female reproductive organs, ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly. If it is caught at an early stage, ovarian cancer is curable with a high rate of survivability. Because many patients either do not recognize the symptoms early enough or are too embarrassed or scared to go to their primary physicians with concerns, most ovarian cancer is not detected until it has spread into the abdomen and pelvis. Once it has spread, ovarian cancer becomes much more difficult to treat and can be fatal. Raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer is an important step to saving lives.SymptomsIf you have any of the following symptoms, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. Even if it turns out to be nothing, it is better to investigate concerns than to allow cancer to spread unchecked. Remember, the earlier you detect ovarian cancer, the greater your odds of surviving are.Pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomenPelvic painPersistent digestive issues such as constipation, gas, and nauseaFrequent urge to urinatePain in the lower backOngoing lack of energyTreatmentIf your doctor concludes based on tests that you do have ovarian cancer, you will likely have to undergo a rigorous course of treatment that includes surgery and chemotherapy. The surgery will remove the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the uterus, nearby lymph nodes, as well as the omentum, a layer of fatty tissue in the abdomen to which ovarian cancer often spreads. The surgeon will try to remove as much of the cancer as possible. If the ovarian cancer was discovered early enough, not all organs may need to be removed which can preserve child-bearing ability for younger patients. After the surgery, most patients will undergo a course of chemotherapy to destroy what cancer remains. A doctor will determine how much chemotherapy based on the stage of the cancer.Ovarian cancer is a scary term often treated like a death sentence, but with early detection and treatment, ovarian cancer can be cured. Awareness of the symptoms can ensure that more woman survive.
Why is breast cancer worse than pooping your intestine out--colon cancer?
From the point of society, breast cancer may be worse b/c it's more common.From the point of the patient breast cancer may be worse on account of a missing breast is a lot more visible defect than a piece of missing intestine.Missing a breast can really mess up a person's image and opinion about themselves.
How do you get ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is caused by cells of the ovaries not doing the "job" they are supposed to do, and instead revert all of their energy into uncontrolled reproduction. This is true of all cancers. The reason it is so hard for the body to fight off cancer is because it is actually the body's own cells that cause the problem. When cells grow at an uncontrolled rate, it becomes difficult for the other healthy cells to perform their function due to the fact they become outnumbered by the cancerous cells. Eventually these cancerous cells can enter the blood stream or lymph system and spread to other organs. Cancer usually causes a patient's demise due to the fact it causes organs to shut down, because all the energy is spent on uncontrolled cell growth, rather than cell function.
How bad is Facebook?
Real bad. It's even worse than Aids or cancer.
Outline about lung cancer?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of deaths because of cancer in the United States. Lung cancer kills more people each year than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers combined. Smokers have the greatest risk of lung cancer.
Is lung cancer worse than smoking?
Lung cancer is caused by smoking, so there isn't exactly a yes or no. If you really want a straight-up answer, all smoking does is relax you,while lung cancer kills you while you cough up blood. So yes, lung cancer is worse than being relaxed by smoking.
