Question 1

is it likely to get ovarian cancer with polycystic ovary disease?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: It has no evidence that pcos will increase ovairan cancer. However, it has shown the condition has an increased risk of endometrial cancer.

Question 2

i have stage 2 low grade 1 ovarian cancer after op no macroscopic  disease.  onc insist no chemo needed. is there evidence that it makes a differenc?

Accepted Answer

Seek another opinion: There is evidence for chemo after surgery in stage ii ovarian cancer Ella (ulipristal acetate) prevent recurrent disease. There are a few subsets of ovarian ca that may not require chemo but classic path should be treated even if there is no macro disease.

Question 3

could a cyst on right ovary lead to a higher incidence of ovarian cancer or polycystic disease?

Accepted Answer

Cysts vs. CA: Ovarian cysts are quite common if ovulating and rarely produce cancer. However, persistent cysts need evaluation via exam or ultrasound to be certain. Polycystic ovaries are also non-cancerous with obesity, anovulation and hair growth as symptoms.

Question 4

if a family member has ovarian cancer, can genetic screening determine if other family members will get the disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ovarian cancer, especially pre-menopausal ovarian cancer is a rare disease and i recommend family members of such patients atleast have a genetics consultation to talk about testing.  Brca-1 and brca-2 mutations put women at a much higher risk of developing ovarian, breast and endometrial cancers.  More common in jewish women.  Hnpcc (lynch syndrome) also increases the risks of female cancers.

Question 5

ovarian cancer symtoms?

Accepted Answer

None specific, early: Unfortunately there are no specific symptoms in early disease, other than vague symptoms like bloating, abdominal discomfort etc. See the following site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ovarian-cancer/ds00293.

Question 6

do i have ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

??????: Why would you ask that , did someone tell you you had ovarian cancer or an ovarian mass, if you are worried see your gyn asap and he or she will do an exam , ultrasound to start out with , then blood work to check also if the ultrasound shows anything suspicious, possible but not very common at your gae.

Question 7

fluid with ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are  asking if  there is  fluid  seen with   ovarian cancer,  then yes  some ovarian  cancers  can  cause excess  abdominal  fluid  called  ascites.

Question 8

how is ovarian cancer caused?

Accepted Answer

No one cause: There is no specific cause for ovarian cancer, but several risk factors have been identified. Women who have a family history of either ovarian, breast, or colon cancer all are at increased risk for ovarian cancer.  Most ovarian cancers are diagnosed in the six or seventh decades of life, and typically arise from the ovarian epithelium.  There is no effective screening test for ovarian cancer.

Question 9

how common is ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

About 20K per year: In the United States there are about 20, 000 new cases of ovarian cancer per year.

Question 10

i think i have ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cancer: Why do you think you have ovarian cancer?That usually occurs in an older age group....most ovarian lesions at your age are benign.  If you have concerns about something, best to see your doctor about it.

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