Q: how many days do you bleed if you have ovarian cancer?

Probably not much: Your question is challenging. Many patients with ovarian cancer don't have vaginal bleeding, which makes screening difficult. Perhaps you are talking about menstrual bleeding--an ovarian cancer should not impact the length of menstrual bleeding in a regular cycle. If you suspect ovarian cancer or have excessive menstrual bleeding, you should check with your doctor asap.

Q: if you have ovarian cancer how often do you have bloating ?

Bloating: Bloating is one of the 4 common symptoms of ovarian cancer. It can either be constant or intermittent.

Q: i'm just wondering, if you have ovarian cancer is it safe to carry a child?

No: Recommended treatment is hysterectomy.

Q: if you have ovarian cancer do you get constipation and it's that early symptoms?

Maybe: Constipation can be a sign but swelling in your abdomen isolde frequent along with fatigue. Most ovarian ca is diagnosed once is spread because there are no good reliable symptoms that predict the cancer.

Q: if you have ovarian cancer is it possible to freeze your eggs before your oophorectomy?

Yes but a risk: If that is a concern then this is something you must speak to your doctor about immediately, before the initiation of therapy. You have two ovaries but it depends on the stage of your tumor. Very few ovarian cancers are found at an early stage and delaying treatment in an advanced tumor could be disasterous.

Question 1

does having a period that last longer than usual mean ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

: NO, it does not.

Question 2

if you have ovarian cancer would you have each symptom a day?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cancer: Symptoms are vague and non-specific, that is the reason is not commonly diagnosed in early stage.
You asked several questions about it today and seems to be very worried. Please see your ob-gyn and get it checked.

Question 3

if you have ovarian cancer do you have every week each symptom ?

Accepted Answer

No: Popular books give lists of symptoms of particular diseases.  Ovarian cancer can be any of over fifty different subtypes, each with its own personality, and what symptoms from a list you have and do not have at a particular time depend on how much tumor is present, where it has spread, what substances it may be producing, and whether your immune system is fighting it.

Question 4

how can i be tested for ovarian cancer? what type of tests do they use to determine if you have ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Exam, not a CA-125!: A ca-125 test should not be ordered unless there is a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.  This test can be elevated in a number of benign conditions.  Regular follow up with your gynecologist is the best way.  If there is a concern based on symptoms or an exam, your gynecologist may obtain a transvaginal ultrasound.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

how often do you bleed if you have ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cancer: Majority of patients with ovarian cancer present with abdominal pain, distension and fluid build up known as ascites. Some have change in their bowel habits from peritoneal disease. It can cause weight loss, malaise and constitutional symptoms. Some can have symptoms fr metastatic disease. Very few <5 % present with vaginal bleeding.

Question 6

how many days do you bleed if you have ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not much: Your question is challenging.  Many patients with ovarian cancer don't have vaginal bleeding, which makes screening difficult.  Perhaps you are talking about menstrual bleeding--an ovarian cancer should not impact the length of menstrual bleeding in a regular cycle.
If you suspect ovarian cancer or have excessive menstrual bleeding, you should check with your doctor asap.

Question 7

if you have ovarian cancer how often do you have bloating ?

Accepted Answer

Bloating: Bloating is one of the 4 common symptoms of ovarian cancer. It can either be constant or intermittent.

Question 8

i'm just wondering, if you have ovarian cancer is it safe to carry a child?

Accepted Answer

No: Recommended treatment is hysterectomy.

Question 9

if you have ovarian cancer do you get constipation and it's that early symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Constipation can be a sign but swelling in your abdomen isolde frequent along with fatigue. Most ovarian ca is diagnosed once is spread because there are no good reliable symptoms that predict the cancer.

Question 10

if you have ovarian cancer is it possible to freeze your eggs before your oophorectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes but a risk: If that is a concern then this is something you must speak to your doctor about immediately, before the initiation of therapy. You have two ovaries but it depends  on the stage of your tumor. Very few ovarian cancers are found at an early stage and delaying treatment in an advanced tumor could be disasterous.

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