Question 1

can ovarian cancer ever be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ovarian cancer can be cured especially when it is discovered early.  One of the challenges with ovarian cancer is that it is often discovered when it is more advanced because there are no effective screening tools and the disease can often be asymptomatic until it is more advanced.

Question 2

do ovarian cancer csts grow slow or fast?

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Depends : Ovarian cancer can be of various types and even within those different types the tumor can behave differently in different individuals and hence grow slow or at a more fast/aggressive rate.

Question 3

what age it s more possible to get ovarian cancer?

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Ovarian cancer: The average age of a woman with ovarian cancer in the us is 62-63.  In women with a family history, women with brca1 mutations usually get cancer earlier and women with brca2 mutations get ovarian cancer at a later age.

Question 4

is it possible for 30 yr old to get ovarian cancer?

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Yes, but rare: Ovarian Cancer can occur at any age; however its most come in the 50's and 60's.   Its not at all common in 30 year-old women.   Best wishes!

Question 5

do lots of people get ovarian cancer, or is it unusual?

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Rare: Ovarian cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in women and is the 5th leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in the United States.  Incidence about 12-14 per 100, 000 women.

Question 6

is there a link between ovarian cancer and other cancers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a strong link between ovarian cancer and breast cancer.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of ovarian cancer that show up early?

Accepted Answer

Not specific: Early ovarian cancer may cause abdominal discomfort, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, gas, indigestion, fatigue, or back pain. These symptoms are common with other medical problems, which is why ovarian cancer is often not diagnosed at an early stage.

Question 8

why is it that you get the symptoms you do with ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian ca: When one is symptomatic due to ovarian cancer- that means the cancer at least already in stage 3 or 4. That means, the cancer has gone outside from the ovary and goes to the peritoneum, mesentery, lymph nodes, or other organs- that is the reason why you have symptoms. If it is in a very early stage- usually it is asymptomatic.

Question 9

is it possible to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in your 20s?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But, it is very rare. There are different types of ovarian ca. Some types affect women in their 20's and other types affect older women. See your md for further evaluation and advice !

Question 10

how can i express my love to my partner who has ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cancer: Please visit her , provide support - emotional, compassion, if necessary financial. Get her help if needed, go with her to the doctor visits and the hospital. Be with her as much as you can - you will never regret it and you will be enriched by it.

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