Question 1

can an xray diagnose ovarian cancer?

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No: Ovarian cancer is difficult to diagnose.  An X-Ray isn't sensitive enough.  Ultrasound, CT and MRI are the modalities that are usually used.  Sometimes it is only diagnosed at the time of surgery.    Best wishes!

Question 2

is there an xray or similar test for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Transvaginal U/S.: Transvaginal u/s (ultrasound) is essential to the initial workup for ovarian cancer, along with pelvic exam, and ca-125 testing.

Question 3

i was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 2 last year. i had persistent cough this month and had an xray it showed that there is ipsilateral effusion?

Accepted Answer

Need more testing: The fluid should be drained ( if big enough) and sent for laboratory and pathologic analysis to determine its nature. You will also need restating ct scans and recheck tumor markers ( ca 125).

Question 4

hello doctors, what does ovarian cancer look like on ultrasounds?

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Mass or cystic mass: Ultrasound, done though the abdominal wall and transvaginally is used to examine the size shape and other characteristics of ovaries. Cancer may present as a mass in the ovary or a cyst or a combination of the two. Definitive diagnosis requires examination of suspect tissue by a pathologist. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ovarian-cancer/ds00293.

Question 5

can ovarian cancer look like a balloon ?

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Sort of: Ovarian cancers are often cystic and you could say that it may look like a balloon.

Question 6

what dies a belly with ovarian cancer look like?

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Normal to swollen: Normal if the tumor is small to swollen if it is large or has caused abdominal fluid to accumulate.

Question 7

what does a stomach swollen from ovarian cancer look like?

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Abdominal distention: It is the abdomen, not the stomach, that is swollen in some patients with advanced ovarian cancer. This is mainly due to accumulation of fluid (called ascites) within the abdomen. The fluid over time causes distention of the abdomen (just like what you would see in a pregnant women). The more the fluid accumulates, the more distanded the abdomen and patients may have discomfort and pain.

Question 8

is it ovarian cancer bleeding look like a menstual period?

Accepted Answer

Ovary CA & bleeding: Ovarian cancer does not usually cause abnormal uterine bleeding. If you have a mass and abnormal uterine bleeding, you need to get an endometrial biopsy.

Question 9

can ovarian cancer be caused by enviornmental factors like chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: We do not know the precise answer to this question.  However, it is reasonable to suspect that there may be a relationship in some cases at least.  For instance, we know that women who have tubal sterilization for birth control are at decreased risk of developing ovarina cancer.  It is thought that this may be due to blocking of environmental chemicals from reaching the ovary through the tube.

Question 10

does symptoms for ovarian cancer feel like menstrual cramps?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time: Ovarian cancers grow silently with out any symptoms , a silent killer of woman , how ever few may get cramps in later stages, see your gynecologist for check up.

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