Question 1

if you have ovarian cancer does it show blood in urine test?

Accepted Answer

No it does not unles: No it does not show blood in urine, unless there is metastasis in kidney, or tumor pressing on urinary tract structure.

Question 2

can ovarian cancer cause my urine to be bloody?

Accepted Answer

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 3

why do some women get blood in their urine with ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cancer: Ovarian cancer commonly spreads by the cancer cells sloughing off the ovary, floating in the abdominal cavity, and planting in other areas, especially where the fluid pools. The bladder surface is one of those areas where implants commonly occur, and can cause blood in the urine. Sometimes the ovarian tumor itself can rest on the bladder and cause bladder irritation, and potentially bleeding.

Question 4

is it true if somebody has ovarian cancer can they get blood in the urine besieds all the cramping back pain spoting ect?

Accepted Answer

NO: None of the symptoms that you mention are associated with ovarian cancer. Go to your gyn to have a pelvic ultrasound exam to put your mind at ease!

Question 5

normal pelvic exam lower back pain and urine frequency could you have ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

You could: But you urinary tract infection, bladder infection comes to mind first.

Question 6

expert opinion - should ovarian cancer show up in a routine bloodtest?

Accepted Answer

Yes/no: Cancer per se rarely shows up in blood. But there is a chemical test we can do, it is called ca 125 which usually runs high and makes us think about ovarain cancer if the level is raise above 100(normal is unde r35).

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

can a colonoscopy show i have ovarian cancer immediately.

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy does: not examine the female ovarian system.  It examines the colon (large intestine) and part of the small intestine called the cecum.  An endovaginal ultrasound or salpingoscopy would be the exam you want for ovarian cancer.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 9

what are some of the reliable tests to check for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

: As screening tests,  transvaginal ultrasound and a blood test called CA125 are the 2 tests most used for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

Question 10

how to screen or test for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

No good test: There is no good screening test for ovarian cancer.  Women with vague abdominal complaints should consult their doctors as that is often the only symptom in early cases.

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