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Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women, and it causes more deaths than any other ... |
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Symptoms
Sense of pelvic heavinessVague lower abdominal discomfortVaginal bleedingWeight gain or lossAbnormal menstrual cycles...
Causes
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women, and it causes more deaths than any other type of female r...
Tests
A physical examination may reveal increased abdominal girth and ascites (fluid within the abdominal cavity). A pelvi...
Treatments
Surgery is the preferred treatment and is often needed to diagnose ovarian cancer.Studies have shown that surgery per...
Prevention
Having regular pelvic examinations may decrease the overall risk. Screening tests for ovarian cancer remains a very ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are a woman over 40 years old who has not recently had ...
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