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Ovarian Cancer: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Adnexal mass
Your doctor diagnosed you with an adnexal mass. What is an adnexal mass? What does having one mean? Is an adnexal mass cancerous? Learn the definition of adnexal mass, where they are typically located, and if they are indeed always considered cancerous.
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian or adnexal masses are not all ovarian cancer. Most are not even benign tumors. They are simply cysts which can resolve on their own.
Ovarian Cancer: Omentum
The omentum is a large fatty structure which essentially hangs off the middle of your colon and drapes over the intestines inside the abdomen.
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
Ovarian cancer symptoms can occur early. Learn how to recognize early warning signs and discover helpful tips about evaluation of unusual persistent symptoms.
Ovarian Cancer: Younger Women
Although epithelial ovarian cancer is infrequent in women under 40 years of age, it can and does occur in young women. When found in the 40s or younger, it is more often related to hereditary factors and the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Find out about the types of ovarian cancer that occur in younger women.
Ovarian Cancer Stage & Grade
Ovarian cancer stage refers to where the cancer is located and if it has spread beyond the ovary to other areas. Ovarian cancer grade refers to the degree of abnormality cancer cells display when viewed through a microscope. Both are crucial to prognosis.
Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
Ovarian cancer is back or it never went away after the first set of treatments. What are the treatment options for recurrent ovarian cancer?
Ovarian Cancer Ascites
Ascites in ovarian cancer is an excessive accumulation of fluid inside the abdomen, produced by cancer cells.
Ovarian Cancer Markers
Ovarian cancer is actually a group of diseases and there are tumor markers that can be measured in the blood stream for these groups. Find out which ones are which.
Lymph Nodes in Ovarian Cancer
Lymph nodes are part of your immune system. Discover what they are made of and what they do.
Ovarian Cancer FIGO Stages
Ovarian cancer is surgically staged by standards as defined by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). This is the full staging system as revised in 1998.
Adenopathy
Adenopathy, or lymphadenopathy, is a description of enlarged lymph nodes found on physical examination or scans. What does adenopathy mean if you have ovarian cancer? Learn the full definition of adenopathy (lymphadenopathy).
Ovarian Immature Teratoma
Immature teratomas of the ovary are rare germ cell malignancies. They are very different from the more common mature cystic teratoma, which is not malignant.
Ovarian Cancer in Pregnancy
Ovarian cancer is rare during pregnancy but can occur. Discover what the chances are of ovarian cancer during pregnancy, the proper testing and treatment options.
Ovarian Cancer Debulking
The first treatment step in most cases of advanced ovarian cancer is cytoreductive or debulking surgery. The prognosis gets better as more tumor is removed. The optimal goal is no macroscopic residual disease.
Ovarian Cancer Malnutrition
Cancer produces biochemicals that cause a variety of unwanted effects like fatigue, nausea, taste change, loss of appetite and general wasting of muscle. The treatments can actually make some of these symptoms worse and come with additional side effects. Discover what's available to cope with malnutrition.
Ovarian Cancer: Antiangiogen
Ovarian cancer research is currently focused on biological drugs or agents which make chemotherapy work better or independently have an anti-cancer effect. There are not chemotherapy drugs but rather attack cancers in other ways and are often less toxic. One such agent is called bevacizumab which attacks blood vessel formation.
Ovarian Cancer: What Is it?
Ovarian cancer most often arises from the epithelial surface. However some arise from deeper structures. What causes cancer in general and what is ovarian cancer specifically?
Ovarian Cancer Financial Asst
Ovarian cancer treatment is very expensive. Those without coverage and/or in a low income group may have difficulty paying for medications they need. Here is a list of information and assistance programs.
Ovarian Cancer: Chemotherapy
Ovarian cancer is treated by an combination of surgery and chemotherapy in all but the earliest stages. Learn the basics about when and how chemotherapy is used in ovarian cancer treatment.
Ovarian Cancer Radiology
Ovarian cancer may be suspected by various scans, usually ultrasound and CAT scans or computerized tomography. Such scans are also used to follow the progress of treatment. Learn how to find the most important points in these reports.
Ovarian Chemo: Which Way When
Ovarian cancer chemotherapy is usually administered after surgery. However, sometimes it is given before surgery or alone. Discover the differences and what is more appropriate for you.
Sertoli-Leydig Ovarian Tumors
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors of the ovary are rare and some are malignant or cancerous. Discover which ones are and what treatment is available.
Ovarian Cancer Prevention
Ovarian cancer prevention may include dietary modification, taking medications like oral contraceptives and fenretinide, or surgery.
Ovarian Cancer and Nutrition
The very newest ovarian cancer biological therapy strategies include COX-2 enzyme inhibition by risky drugs. Nutritional anti-inflammatory approaches can also be effective.
Functional Cyst of the Ovary
Functional ovarian cysts are not tumors. What are they exactly? Learn the full definition of functional ovarian cyst.
Ovarian Cancer Surgical Stage
Ovarian cancer treatment is usually a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. Theses two treatments are very tightly related. Discover why it is crucial to know what the surgical stage is.
Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. Discover what makes up the lymphatic system.
Biopsy: Tissue for Diagnosis
Definitive diagnosis of ovarian cancer requires removing at least a small sample of tissue from the cancerous area. The procedure is called a biopsy.
Lymphadenectomy Ovarian Cancer
Lymphadenectomy refers to lymph node removal. Discover the details.
Ovarian Cancer and Curcumin
Curcumin or turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant belonging to the ginger family which has been a food spice or natural additive in many countries. Does it have anti-cancer potential?
Carcinoma
Carcinoma is a terms which describes certain cancers. Discover the details.
Ovarian Cancer Risk & Benefit
Ovarian Cancer. Now what? Making decisions when faced with options that you never heard of is difficult enough. In the face of ovarian cancer, this is your life. How do you decide?
Ovarian Cancer: Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of the ovary is the most common type of ovarian malignancy.
Ovarian Cancer Monitoring
Ovarian cancer recurrence rates are high. Learn what is used to monitor for recurrence.
Ovarian Cancer: Supplements
Ovarian cancer treatment usually involves both surgery and chemotherapy. Is it safe to take vitamins and natural herbal supplements?
Ovarian Cancer Questions
Self education and asking focused questions about ovarian cancer will alert your physician that you have spent time trying to learn something about your situation. This should spark better, more in-depth, discussions about your ovarian cancer treatment options.
Stomas in Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer surgery requires removal of parts of the intestine in some cases. This sometimes means a stoma, or an opening through the skin, to collect stool in a bag.
Pap Smear Screening Limits
Too often women think that the Pap smear test checks for all types of cancer in the reproductive tract.
Laparoscopy in Ovarian Cancer
Laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery has been called "bandaid surgery" in the past. Discover how it is used in ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Epigenetics
Ovarian cancer incidence is higher with high fat Western diets and lower in others. Why is this the case? It may be due to something called your epigenome being influenced by what you eat. Learn more.
Abdomen: What iI the abdomen?
The human abdomen is the central portion of the body which contains organs such as the intestines, liver and spleen, among others.
Ovarian Cancer - Articles
An index of articles for the Ovarian Cancer guide site.
Ovarian Cancer CA125 Monitor
Ovarian cancer is often monitored during and after chemotherapy by CA125 levels. These levels are not always uniform in reflecting response to treatment.
Cancer Nausea and Shiatsu
Ovarian cancer chemotherapy causes nausea and vomiting. There are good medications to prevent this, but do not always work. Shiatsu acupressure is a natural alternative worth considering.
Ovarian Cancer: Reports
Ovarian cancer successful treatment depends upon what type of surgery is done, what is found, the type of ovarian cancer and the amount of tumor that is left behind. The surgical operative report and the pathology report contains critical information you need to know. Discover what you need to look for to decode these reports.
Antibody: Immune System
A antibody is a tiny biochemical particle produced by specialized immune system cells called lymphocytes.
Phytoestrogens in Cancer
Phytoestrogens or plant estrogens are natural products used for menopausal symptoms. Are they safe and effective in cancer patients?
Ovarian Cancer: Malignant
Ovarian cancer is malignant by definition. The terms malignant or malignancy and cancer are interchangeable.
Ovarian Cancer AHCC
There are an estimated 38,000 species of mushrooms, rich in protein, fiber, B and C vitamins, calcium and other minerals. Could these mushrooms be active in fighting ovarian cancer?
Cancer Treatment Monitoring
Ovarian cancer treatment is monitored by serial CA-125 measurements, regular physical examinations and periodic scans.
Ovarian Cancer and Sexuality
Ovarian cancer treatment, or even a cancer diagnosis itself, can strongly influence emotional and sexual relationships. Clearly there is a physical and psychological aftermath, which can affect maintaining or gaining new relationships. Yet, emotional support, intimacy and sexuality are cornerstones of your recovery and exploration of life beyond.
Cancer Surgery and Air
Ovarian cancer surgery exposes the cancer to open air, but this does not cause the cancer to spread.
Ovarian Cancer: Dating After
Ovarian cancer treatment is long and grueling. During and after treatment support networks are essential. If you lose yours, here are some tips to starting anew.
Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a term meaning swelling. Discover how this is related to ovarian cancer and its treatment.
Cytoreduction in Ovarian Cance
Ovarian cancer treatment depends upon surgery and chemotherapy. Learn about cytoreduction or cytoreductive surgery, the first step.
LASER Surgery Ovarian Cancer
Laser surgery is sometimes used in ovarian cancer treatment. Learn how the laser might be useful for cancer therapy.
Sex After Ostomy
Ovarian cancer cytoreductive surgery leads to the removal of part of the intestine in about 25% of cases. Sometimes this leads to an ostomy, which affects body image. There are, however, intimacy and sexual options even after this.
Ovarian Cancer Gene Therapy
Cancer, including ovarian cancer, as well as other diseases is now looking towards targeted genetic therapy. Learn what gene therapy means.
Ovarian Cancer Glycemic Index
Ovarian Cancer cells primarily use glucose for nutrient energy. Learn how transient blood glucose spikes may influence cancer growth and lower immune response. Learn which foods to avoid.
The First 30 Days Book Review
Has a change happened in your life that you are having trouble accepting, such as cancer? Is there a change you would like to make to help you love life more? If you answered yes to either of these questions, consider reading this book.
Ovarian Cancer Erlotinib
Ovarian cancer is initially treated with surgery and chemotherapy. But is this enough? Learn about research regarding maintenance therapy with erlotinib or Tarceva, a biological agent.
Antigen - Immune System
A antigen is a chemical substance,found on the surface of a foreign microscopic object such as bacteria, virus or cancer cell.
Prostaglandins
Cancer is an inflammatory condition, and prostaglandins are a part of the inflammatory process. What exactly are these substances? Learn the definition here.
Lymphadenopathy Ovarian Cancer
Lymph nodes can become enlarged in ovarian cancer. Discover what this means.
Allopathic
You may hear the terms allopathic or allopathy in relation to medicine. What does allopathic mean? Learn the definition of allopathic here.
Sarcoma of the Ovary
Sarcoma is a type of cancer. Discover the details of this rare cancer.
Prevention and Lifestyle
We are all learning that living a healthier lifestyle by eating healthy foods, joining in some form of physical activity and reducing stress can also play a role in preventing and surviving ovarian cancer, or many other cancers for that matter. Learn how.
Ovarian Cancer Intraperitoneal
Intraperitoneal means inside the peritoneum. The peritoneum is the internal skin-like lining inside the abdomen.
Abscess
Ovarian cancer surgery can lead to the formation of an abscess. What is an abscess? Should you be concerned about an abscess forming after your sugery? Learn more here.
Ovarian Cancer Chemo Diet
Ovarian cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy are often wondering how to get a tasty meal out of the medically recommended ingredients. Discover a resource that can help
Ovarian Cancer Genes
Ovarian cancer genetic BRCA familial versus sporadic differences and influence.
Centimeter Measurement Ovarian
The medical field uses the metric system to report size of various things, including the size of ovarian masses. Learn what a centimeter is.
MRI
MRI is a type of scan used for various things. Discover how MRI might be used in ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Incidence
What are the main risk factors for developing ovarian cancer?
Ovarian Cancer Angiogenesis
Ovarian cancer requires blood vessels to grow. Learn now it creates its own blood supply.
Ovarian Cancer Metastasis
When ovarian cancer cells break off of the ovary and spread to other parts of your body, the ovarian cancer is said to have metastasized.
Leukocyte and Immune System
Leukocytes are your white blood cells. Discover what types of leukocytes exist.
Ovarian Cancer Familial Risk
Ovarian cancer is usually sporadic, meaning it develops without a clear genetic transmission pattern. What is the risk if someone in the family has ovarian cancer.
Oophorectomy Ovarian Removal
Ovarian cancer starts in the ovary. Find out what ovarian cancer surgery and oophorectomy variations are.
Herbals and Surgery
Ovarian cancer surgery is usually quite extensive and everything has to go perfectly to get the best possible result, which is optimal cytoreduction. Although herbal medicinals can be helpful for specific indications, they can be dangerous around the time of surgery. Learn why.
Ovarian Cancer Final Options
Ovarian cancer is treated by surgery and chemotherapy. The good news is that there are a number of chemotherapy drugs available which can be used in sequence for multiple recurrences. Is it possible to run out of options?
Amygdalin
Here, you'll learn about amygdalin, a substance found in pits of many fruits.
Adjuvant Therapy
If you've been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, your doctor may not only explain your need for surgery but adjuvant therapy. Learn the definition of adjuvant therapy.
Eicosanoids
A group of hormone-like substances produced by cells in your body and are formed from fatty acids such as arachidonic acid, many of which come from diet.
AFP - Alpha Fetoprotein
What is AFP, otherwise known as alpha fetoprotein? Is AFP is found in the blood, is it considered normal? Learn the definition of AFP.
Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
Standard ovarian cancer treatment is improving through clinical trials and research. What are they and when should you consider them?
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