Ovarian Cancer by Stuti https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw By: Stuti Batra en-us 2019-04-04 13:20:31 UTC 2025-12-13 18:44:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png What is Ovarian Cancer? stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349268390 Ovarian cancer is when abnormal cells in the ovary begin to multiply out of control and form a tumor. If left untreated, the tumor can spread to other parts of the body.]]> 2019-04-07 16:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349268390 Where does it occur? stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349268961 As the name implies, this type of cancer occurs in the ovaries. The ovaries are two female reproductive glands that produce ova, or eggs. They also produce the female hormones; estrogen and progesterone.

]]> 2019-04-07 16:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349268961 Risk factors stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349269614 Risk factors/causes of Ovarian Cancer include
  • getting older
  • being overweight/obese
  • having children later or never having a full-term pregnancy
  • taking hormone therapy after menopause
  • having a family history of ovarian cancer, breast cancer or colorectal cancer


]]> 2019-04-07 17:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349269614 Signs/Symptoms stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349269944 The four most common symptoms include 
  • Bloating - increased abdominal size/persistent bloating
  • Eating - difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
  • Pain - in pelvic or abdominal areas
  • Urinary symptoms - urgency or frequency
 Just because you have the symptoms does not mean you have ovarian cancer, although if your symptoms are new, persistent and frequent then it is a good idea to go and see your doctor.


]]> 2019-04-07 17:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349269944 Can you detect this cancer earl stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349271104 There is no effective early screening for Ovarian Cancer and since the symptoms can be very normal for a woman to experience it is extremely difficult to catch ovarian cancer early on. ]]> 2019-04-07 17:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349271104 stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349272521 2019-04-07 17:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349272521 Who is at risk for Ovarian Cancer stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349273332
  • The risk of developing ovarian cancer gets higher with age. Ovarian cancer is rare in women younger than 40. Most ovarian cancers develop after menopause. Half of all ovarian cancers are found in women 63 years of age or older.
  • Men can not have ovarian cancer because they do not have ovaries


    • ]]>     2019-04-07 17:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349273332     Diagnosis stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349334328 Tests and procedures used to diagnose ovarian cancer include:

    • Pelvic exam- During a pelvic exam, your doctor inserts gloved fingers into ones vagina presses a hand on the abdomen in order to feel the pelvic organs. This is not the most effective way but it is a way to diagnose a woman for ovarian cancer
    • Imaging tests- Tests, such as ultrasound or CT scans of your abdomen and pelvis, may help determine the size, shape and structure of ones ovaries. (helping the specialists to see if there is anything abnormal)
    • Blood tests- Blood tests might include organ function tests that can help determine your overall health as well as reveal wether one has ovarian cancer
    • Surgery- Sometimes your doctor can't be certain of your diagnosis until you undergo surgery to remove an ovary and have it tested for signs of cancer.
    ]]>     2019-04-08 01:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349334328     Treatment stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349335128 Treatments for ovarian cancer include 
    • surgery- one can get surgery to remove one ovary, both ovaries, and both ovaries and the uterus based on how advanced the cancer is
    • Chemotherapy- chemotherapy is a way to treat cancer that uses drugs to kill cancer cells, unlike other methods it targets your whole body not just one specific area
    • Targeted therapy- Targeted therapy uses medications that target the specific vulnerabilities present within your cancer cells.
    ]]>     2019-04-08 01:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349335128     Diet stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349336797 Research has shown that women who kept a healthy diet while being treated for ovarian cancer had a higher survival rate then women who did not have one. Research also shows thats foods such as lentils and leafy greens can lower ones risk factor for ovarian cancer.]]> 2019-04-08 01:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349336797 Lifestyle Changes to prevent this Cancer stut8380 https://padlet.com/stut8380/omhvqp32qgxw/wish/349337142
  • Quit smoking- women who don't tend to smoke and drink a lot tend have less of a chance of getting ovarian cancer
  • Exercise- there is evidence linking obesity to ovarian cancer so doctors that exercising daily is a good lifestyle change to make
  • Going on birth control- this helps prevent ovarian cancer because it is decreasing the number of ovarian ovulations that occur
  • Breastfeeding and Pregnancy- Giving birth to one or more children, particularly delivering the first before age 25, and breastfeeding, may decrease a woman's risk of developing ovarian cancer.

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