Question 1

what are the tests for hereditary ovarian cancer?

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Ultrasound: Pelvic/transvaginal ultrasound is the best test after a good physical exam for a suspected ovarian cancer of any kind.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: hereditary ovarian cancer?

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More than one member: Hereditary Ovarian cancer(often in combination with Breast Cancer) runs in 10 of Ovarian cancers. It should be considered and confirm by genetic testing if there is high suspicion based on 2 or more first degree relatives(parents, sisters or maternal aunts) suffering from Ovarian or Breast Cancer. The diagnosis is confirmed if you are a carrier for BRCA gene mutation (genetic test which can be don

Question 3

what is the treatment for hereditary ovarian cancer?

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Close observation: Ovarian cancer is not per se"hereditary." we do know that there is a gene that carries a predilection to certain cancers. On this gene lies all female cancers, colon cancer and prostate cancer , even if you have this gene it does not guarantee you will get cancer . If you know this gene is in your family you must be vigilant to watch for them and start younger than other people.

Question 4

does tamoxifen use cause ovarian cancer?

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No: Tamoxifen can increase a women's risk for endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus).  It does not increase the risk for ovarian cancer.

Question 5

can ovarian cancer be caused by abortions?

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No: There is no evidence to suggest that abortions cause any type of cancer including ovarian cancer.

Question 6

why is talcum powder a cause of ovarian cancer?

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Talc in ovarian ca: One explanation for a possible association between talc and ovarian cancer is that decades ago talcum powder was sometimes contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen.

Question 7

can ovarian cancer cause my urine to be bloody?

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Should not: Ovarian cancer does not cause blood in the urine. However, if the ovarian cancer is locally advancing into the bladder, then blood may be seen in the urine visible to the eye or detected by a urinalysis.

Question 8

how and/or why does ovarian cancer cause feeling full / early satiety?

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Spread inside the be: Ovarian cancer tends to spread all over the intestines , leading to their normal movement and normal functions. This is reflected in any form of digestive symptoms. There may also be fluid collection around the intestines which also interferes with their normal motility and digestive functions.

Question 9

can more childbirths cause a woman to have a higher chance of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Childbirth does not cause cancer. Actually women who have had full-term pregnancies are statistically at a lower risk for ovarian cancer than women with no kids.

Question 10

does abortions cause ovarian cancer i had six abortions in between six live and healthy children ?

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That's a lot: Six is a lot of abortions, but sometimes we have to abort and destroy a baby fetus in order to prevent giving birth to a baby with genetic mutations. One's body does not get a higher chance of ovarian or breast cancer from abortions. A woman has a lower chance of these cancers if she spends more of her life being pregnant and breastfeeding afterwards... so having six kids can be a good thing.

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