Overview
Ovarian cancer is a condition which originates from the abnormal cells in the ovary which begins to multiply out of control forming a tumour which causes cancer if left untreated.Signs and Symptoms
Abdominal bloating, Abnormal fullness after eating , Difficulty eating , Increase in urination , Fatigue , Indigestion , Heartburn , Constipation , Back pain , Menstrual irregularities , Painful intercourseCommon Causes
Environmental Causes, Genetic causesRisk Factors
Family history of ovarian cancer , Genetic mutations of genes associated with ovarian cancer such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 , Past history of breast or uterine , Obesity , The use of certain fertility drugs or hormone therapies , No history of pregnancy , EndometriosisInvestigation Techniques
Tumour Marker test (CA-125), Transvaginal ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, Laparoscopy, BiopsyTreatment and Prevention
Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Hormone therapy, Targeted therapy, Salpingo-oophorectomy, Hysterectomy, Lymph node dissection, Cytoreductive or debulking surgery
