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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms,Diagnosis and Prevention

By Apply Now, About.com Guide to Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer symptoms can occur early but may be ignored. Learn how to recognize early warning signs and discover helpful tips about evaluation of unusual persistent symptoms. Also discover ways you can prevent ovarian cancer and where we are with screening technologies today.

  1. Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
  2. Ovarian Cancer Prevention
  3. Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Basics
  4. Germ Cell & Stromal Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed late. In fact, three out of four cases are found in advanced stages. Learn about blood tests and scans that can help determine the likelihood of cancer, and why diagnosis is not final until surgery in most situations.

Ovarian Cancer Prevention

Ovarian cancer symptoms can occur early, but may be ignored. Learn how to recognize early warning signs and discover helpful tips about evaluation of unusual persistent symptoms. Also discover evolving technologies towards effective ovarian cancer screening.

Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Basics

Epithelial ovarian cancer is "THE" ovarian cancer. It is the most common ovarian cancer and occurs mainly in women over the age of 50. There are exceptions, especially in those situations where cancer "runs in the family." Learn which ones are which, how they are diagnosed and how they grow and are monitored during and after treatment.

Germ Cell & Stromal Ovarian Cancer

Epithelial ovarian cancer, the most common kind, is infrequent in women under 40 years of age. More often an ovarian cancer in this age range is related to the more uncommon germ cell and stromal type. Learn what makes these cancers different and how that affects diagnosis and treatment.

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