do i have ovarian cancer?

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Do I have ovarian cancer my tummy has bloated im always tired have lack of enegy my periods are all over the place it hurts when I have intercourse and I bleed after I also have pain in my legs back and abdomen please help?

Answer 1

??????: Why would you ask that , did someone tell you you had ovarian cancer or an ovarian mass, if you are worried see your gyn asap and he or she will do an exam , ultrasound to start out with , then blood work to check also if the ultrasound shows anything suspicious, possible but not very common at your gae.

Answer 2

Probably not: But you'll have to give us a few more clues to get our input, but better to see your doctor to discuss prospect and risk. Unless fm hx, brca-2 +, i would not worry at 24.

Answer 3

Not likely: It is very unlikely to have ovarian cancer at 26. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are very non specific. If you are concerned then you should see your gyn.

Answer 4

Cancer in ovary: Malignancy (cancer) that arises from the epithelium, stroma, or germ cells of the ovary. There can also be metastatic disease to the ovaries from cancer elsewhere.

Answer 5

Ovarian Cancer: A malignant tumor in the ovary, which can take on many appearances, from cystic to solid, from small to large, can involve the ovary. Generally, ovarian cancer strikes after age 45, but it can appear as early as the 20's or 30's. It can be subtle or silent, or you may experience pain, bloating, bleeding, fatigue, or weight gain or loss. If you are concerned, see your gynecologist for an exam.

Answer 6

Biopsy: (see similar question/answer). Most (all?) cancers need a biopsy to be definitively diagnosed. Tests such as imaging (eg, pelvic ultrasound) or laboratory tests (eg, ca-125) may be suspicious for ovarian cancer, but a biopsy and pathology study needs to be done.

Answer 7

Tissue examination: Symptoms of ovarian cancer are vague and physical examination may reveal a mass. There are many causes of a mass in the ovary and once a diagnosis is suspected, it requires removal of tissue and examination by a pathologist for definitive diagnosis. See this site for more info http://www.Cancer.Org/cancer/ovariancancer/detailedguide/ovarian-cancer-diagnosis.

Answer 8

None specific, early: Unfortunately there are no specific symptoms in early disease, other than vague symptoms like bloating, abdominal discomfort etc. See the following site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ovarian-cancer/ds00293.

Answer 9

Bloating: The most common presenting symptom for ovarian cancer, entirely non-specific, is abdominal distention/swelling or tightness of the belly.

Answer 10

Depends: If you are asking if there is fluid seen with ovarian cancer, then yes some ovarian cancers can cause excess abdominal fluid called ascites.

Answer 11

It depends: It is treatable although the treatment and prognosis depends on the stage of the cancer. The smaller and more localized the cancer, the better the prognosis.

Answer 12

Possible Risk Factor: Risk factors for ovarian cancer include increasing age, obesity, prolonged use of fertility drugs, and family history of breast, ovarian, or colon cancer, especially for persons with brca 1 or 2 mutations. However, it's impossible to know why any individual develops cancer since having a risk factor does not guarantee the disease will develop and many people with cancer may not have risk factor.

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