Question 1

how fast does ovarian cancer grow?

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Very fast!: This is a form of cancer that requires quick intervention.

Question 2

how fast does ovarian cancer spread?

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It's variable.: Some ovarian cancers spread very slowly - over years, even. The most common form of ovarian cancer likely spreads more quickly than that (weeks to months), but every patient with ovarian cancer is different.

Question 3

where does ovarian cancer spread to?

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Pelvis & abomen: Commonly when advaced spreads in the abdomen affecting the peritoneum producing increased intra pelvic and abdominal fluid. As most cancers may spread to liver, lung, brain, bone. Most ovarian cancer produce symptoms only in advanced stages with nonspecific sensations of increased belly or intraabdominally discomfort. Ca 125 is not a screening test because of so many false positives and negatives.

Question 4

what tests can diagnose ovarian cancer?

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Biopsy: While imaging (eg, pelvic ultrasound) or laboratory tests (eg, ca-125) may be suspicious for ovarian cancer, only a biopsy can definitively diagnosis ovarian cancer.

Question 5

can ovarian cancer be felt during exam?

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In some cases: In some cases of ovarian cancer, a mass (or masses) can be felt in the pelvis with a manual vaginal examination. In advanced cases, a swollen abdomen from ascites can be seen on exam (but this is not specific for ovarian cancer). In most cases of ovarian cancer, the findings on exam are quite nonspecific.

Question 6

what is meant by end stage ovarian cancer?

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Not curable: Typically when someone refers to end stage they are describing a case that is not curable.  Most of the time these are patients who have developed disease that has spread to parts of the body outside of where the cancer originally developed (i.e. Metastasis).

Question 7

how long can ovarian cancer go undetected?

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Many years: Ovarian cancer can go undetected for many years. Many people don't have any symptoms or only vague symptoms such as bloating or mild abdominal discomfort. When patients have more significant symptoms, the cancer is usually found at an advanced stage.

Question 8

what are common symptoms of ovarian cancer?

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Ovarian cancer: The four most common symptoms of early ovarian cancer are pain, bloating, feeling full when trying to eat (satiety), and urinary changes.

Question 9

who is best trained to treat ovarian cancer?

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Two types: Usually having a gynecological oncologist and a medical oncologist is best in managing ovarian cancer.

Question 10

can you tell me the symptoms of ovarian cancer?

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Usually vague: Symptoms are vague and ill defined especially for early stages.  However, some symptoms that may be associated with ovarian cancer include: bloating, increased abdominal size, urinary urgency or frequency, difficulty eating or feeling full, and abdominal or pelvic pain.  These symptoms do not mean that you have ovarian cancer but you should be evaluated by a doctor.

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