Question 1

are there any types of cancers of the reproductive track that mimic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ovary: An ovarian cancer can get so big you look pregnancy.  So can fibroids of the uterus but these are not cancer.

Question 2

how is cancer treated in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Usually the same: During pregnancy the immune system is suppressed (this allows the body not to reject the developing baby as foreign).  It also can make cancer grow faster.  Some cancer treatments are altered to accommodate the developing baby and others are not so not to compromise the mother's health.

Question 3

what cancer has symptoms similar to pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Ca: Considering that one of the first signs of pregnancy is enlargement of the abdomen., ovarian cancers for the most part metastasize to the omentum where TGF-B is present, ascites and abdominal swelling results. Following this small bowel implants appear  with occasional partial SB blockage producing nausea .This is similar to what occurs in pregnancy.

Question 4

cancer symptoms mistaken for pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No: The cancer symptoms depend to type of cancer and location, and is not mistaken for pregnancy

Question 5

can ovarian cancer be detected during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some patients have surgery to explore and/or attempt to reduce or cure symptomatic disease. Mris aren't always terribly useful for ovarian cancers but are sometimes helpful when surgery isn't a great option. The ca125 tumor marker can often be informative as well but isn't very specific to ovarian cancer and may be falsely elevated. Conservative approaches are best until the pregnancy is finished.

Question 6

can teenage sex or pregnancy lead to cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Early onset of sexual activity and/or multiple partners can lead to hpv infections.  This can then lead to cervical cancer.

Question 7

is there a difference between the result for hcg for pregnancy and for cancer?

Accepted Answer

The same hormone....: Is being measured, beta-hcg ( human chorionic gonadotropin), but obviously the circumstances are completely different. When we measure b-hcg for cancer, we are thinking about germ cell tumors, and there is often a clinical suspicion guiding that thinking and work up. The clinical scenario for pregnancy (unprotected sex, missed period, breast swelling, etc.) is obviously different.  Why do u ask?

Question 8

does pregnancy have an impact on my risk of uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It seems that pregnancy decreases the risk of uterine cancer.

Question 9

cervical cancer and pregnancy at the same time with lots of stress?

Accepted Answer

Be brave: I admire your courage and especially wish you good luck. The stage of your pregnancy and how far advanced your cancer is (for example, is it invasive yet?) are just the start of the information you will need to make an informed decision with your obstetrician / gynecologist. Remember that the final choice about your body is yours.

Question 10

how long it takes the partial molar pregnancy to develop into cancer?

Accepted Answer

It can vary: These type of neoplasms have a variable course and require close follow up with your doctor, typically with regular blood examinations after evacuation to ensure this regrowth or transformation is not occurring.

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