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Ovarian Cancer Learning Center
Complications could include:
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Spread of the cancer to other organs; Loss of organ function; Fluid in the abdomen (ascites) Blockage of the intestines;
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Early detection remains the key focal point because the more ovarian cancer has spread, the poorer the chance for survival past a few years. As women and practitioners become more aware of the vague early warning signs, and seek out more accurate ...
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Staging is the term used to determine if the cancer is localized or has spread, and if so, how far and to where. Staging helps define the cancer, and will determine the course of suggested treatment. Staging involves examining any tissue samples t...
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Because ovarian cancer is not usually diagnosed until it is in an advanced stage, it is the most deadly of all the female cancers of the reproductive organs. Only 46% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will survive past five years. If ovarian ...
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Because ovarian cancer is not usually diagnosed until it is in an advanced stage, it is the most deadly of all the female cancers of the reproductive organs. As of 2000, only 46% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will survive past five years....
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Metastasis is the movement or spreading of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another. Cancer cells usually spread through the bloodstream or the lymph system.
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The ability to invade and metastasize are the defining characteristics of a cancer. Invasion refers to the ability of cancer cells to penetrate through the membranes that separate them from healthy tissues and blood vessels. Metastasis can refer e...
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Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity.
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Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
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Ascites is defined as an excessive amount of fluid built up within the peritoneal cavity. Both the abdominal organs and the abdomen itself are lined with membranes called the peritoneum. Between these two linings is a space referred to as the peri...
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Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.
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Intestinal obstructions are a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine, resulting in failure of the contents of the intestine to pass through the bowel normally.
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Intestinal obstruction is the partial or complete mechanical or nonmechanical blockage of the small or large intestine.
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An intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine. Surgery is sometimes necessary to relieve the obstruction.
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