Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries. The ovaries are the reproductive glands in women. The ovaries produce eggs for reproduction, the ovaries are also the main source of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Some signs and symptoms of of ovarian cancer are bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or urinary symptoms(always feeling like you have to go or going frequently). Other symptoms are fatigue, upset stomach, constipation, menstrual changes etc.
In order to diagnose ovarian cancer your doctor will take your history and do a physical exam to look for signs. Imaging tests such as CT scans or MRI scans can also be done to diagnose ovarian cancer.
Many women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer live at least 5 years and sometimes even longer. They can be cured of this form of cancer. 45% of women live at least 5 years after being diagnosed. Women younger than 65 typically do better than older women. The survival rates vary but are increased in younger women.
Some signs and symptoms of of ovarian cancer are bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or urinary symptoms(always feeling like you have to go or going frequently). Other symptoms are fatigue, upset stomach, constipation, menstrual changes etc.
In order to diagnose ovarian cancer your doctor will take your history and do a physical exam to look for signs. Imaging tests such as CT scans or MRI scans can also be done to diagnose ovarian cancer.
Many women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer live at least 5 years and sometimes even longer. They can be cured of this form of cancer. 45% of women live at least 5 years after being diagnosed. Women younger than 65 typically do better than older women. The survival rates vary but are increased in younger women.