Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a growth of abnormal cancerous cells that begins in the ovaries. Ovarian tumors can be noncancerous or cancerous. Cancerous cells in the ovaries can spread to other parts of the body in two different ways:

• Directly to other organs in the pelvis and abdomen
• Through the bloodstream or Lymph nodes to the other parts of the body

The causes of Ovarian cancer are unknown but some scientist give their reasons:

• Increased hormone levels before or during ovulation may stimulate the growth of abnormal cells
• Genetic errors may occur because of the repeated "wear and tear" of the monthly release of an egg

What are the symptoms?

• Bloating
• Pelvic or Abdominal Pain
• Urinary Symptoms ( Frequency or Urgency)
• Difficulty eating or frequently

How does Ovarian Cancer affect us has women?
For some women it's more likely for them to become sterility, since the uterus, tubes and ovaries are removed, but for young patients they may decide to keep their opposite ovary and uterus to have a child, but most would recommend removing these remaining organs by about age 35 or sooner.