All Entries in the "Ovarian Cancer" Category
Nutrition Tips For Women With Ovarian Cancer
In the aftermath of a positive diagnosis of ovarian cancer, one may start to think, “Why me? What did I do to deserve this? Have I done something wrong, or followed a wrong diet for ovarian cancer to strike me? If so, what are the changes in diet and nutrition that I have to make? [...]
Research Says Simple Testing Highly Effective In Saving Women From Ovarian Cancer
Often referred to euphemistically as the “silent killer” ovarian cancer is an extremely serious and unfortunately relatively common threat to women’s health and lives. New research just published hopes to help with testing women for the very early stages of the disease. The highly respected medical publication Lancet Oncology has released the findings of a [...]
Promising New Treatment Option For Women With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Combining the new drug trabectedin with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin provides clinical benefit to women with relapsed ovarian cancer, according to new results. The combination, which importantly does not include a platinum drug, challenges the current standard of treatment for women whose cancer recurs at least 6 months after first-line treatment, said Associate Prof. Bradley J. [...]
Too Many Women Ignorant Of Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
A new survey had revealed that though ovarian cancer remains one of biggest gynaecological cancer killers, many women are unsure or unaware of the symptoms of the disease. As many as 1,500 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year and more than half of these women will not survive five years after their [...]
Detect Ovarian Tumor At Early Stages For Survival!
Women can survive from ovarian tumor if detected in early stages. But it cannot be detected in early stages, as it shows mild or no symptoms until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. That’s the reason why it is called as “silent” cancer of the reproductive system. It ranks 5th in cancer deaths [...]
Facts About Ovarian Cancer Treatment!
Ovarian cancer usually attacks your ovaries first. Ovarian cancer treatment depends on several factors such as cancer type, stage of your cancer, age and overall health condition, family planning and personal preference. So, understand the risks and the possible side effects of each treatment option before you prefer the one for your ovarian cancer treatment. [...]
Is Your Abdominal Pain Leading To Signs Of Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that initially affects the ovaries, a pair of female reproductive organs that produce eggs and are located on either sides of the uterus. According to American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer that occurs in women. It is estimated that approximately twenty-five thousand new cases of [...]
Detect Your Ovarian Cancer In Early Stages For An Immediate Treatment!
One of the cancers that are among the deadliest is ovarian cancer. It is a cancer that initially attacks the ovaries. It is named after its development in ovaries. It is the fifth most common cancer among women. The ovarian cancer is a very rare type of cancer but its overall chances of development are [...]
