Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary . Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain , difficulty eating and frequent urination , and are easily confused with other illnesses. Most (more than 90%) ovarian cancers are classified as epithelial and are believed to arise from the surface ( epithelium ) of the ovary. However, some evidence suggests that the fallopian tube could also be the source of some ovarian cancers. Since the ovaries and tubes are closely related to each other, it is thought that these fallopian cancer cells can mimic ovarian cancer. Other types may arise from the egg cells ( germ cell tumor ) or supporting cells. These cancers are grouped into the category of gynecologic cancer .
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I was scheduled for an obgyn appt but ended up unexpectedly out of state. But my growing concern can't wait any longer...My last menstrual cycle was ten days late, and came after nearly a week of brown spotting. Now,...
I would like to know if you have any information on Next Generation Photodynamic Therapy for cancer. The New Generation is for cancers deeper within the body. I have ovarian cancer. New Generation Photodynamic Therapy is out of China,...
i have been taking Progyluton tablets for the last 21 days, and i have had no widthdrawal bleed, but i anm getting breat pains and a white odourless discharge, should i start another pack after the seven day break, I have been diagonosed with...
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I had an ultrasound the dr said I had a substance and fibroids on my uterus and the lining was thick well yeah it as thick I was ready to start my period doc said to gt a CA 125 test to se if im am a higher risk...
hi my name is XXXXXXX i am a 28 year old male, for several years now i have had a problem with rectal bleeding. it isnt a permanant thing, it seems to come and go. i have never seen a pattern to it coming and going....
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My Mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer earlier this year in February. She is 61 years old. She had complete hysterectomy and she underwent 6 rounds of taxol and carboplatin treatment. Her CA levels are below 35 but as a consequence of...
I am 56 and due to have left ovary and cyst removed. My Consultant wants to do prophylactic removal of both ovaries and tubes. There is no cancer indication. I prefer not to have both removed. What are the risks of reoccurence versus...
Hi, Since three month now, my 5 year old daughter have pimples on cheeks. Her pediatrician said that she's suffering pre-juvenil acne. He prescribed her spetro acnecare2.5. I read on the web that the real causes can be serious. Her doctor said...
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The menstural cycle commenced on April 24, 2012 last time and slight bleeding continued till May 13, 2012 and then stopped. I had undergone US which revealed the following (as per the report):
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Hi - I am having pain on my lower left side. It comes and goes but it is a sharp pain. This has happened before but never this long. I am late with my period(I have taken home pregnancy tests about 6 now all with...
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User : my firne had ovarian cancer it has spread from ovarys to lymph nodes, lungs liver pelvic and adbmone now in spine
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User : HI stage 4 ovarian cancer in lungs liver lymph nodes pelvic, and now in spine
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User : what can be done? i know the chances of survial are poor but when a patient at this stage...
User : Hi! I am 25 years old. I had my first c-section 1 year back. the wound got infected and the reason i was told was that my body rejected the self absorbable thread that was used. the wound was dressed for 3 weeks. two months later the wound...
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User : hello doctor, I am a 19 year old sophomore in college and just recently I have been noticing that I have a few symptoms that are listed for ovarian cancer. I have very faint cramps that feel like...
User : My Mom received chemo (Gemzar/Carboplatin) on 2/15 and her hemoglobin was 9.2, but it had dropped to 8.0 by 2/17. She was given 2 units of blood on 2/18 but today 2/19 she is really tired and sleepy. Ran a low grade fever last night 99.9. ...
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i have always had heavy sort of normal periods. on july 13 i started to spot, like i always do a few days before i get a heavy flow, but this time was different. the spoting lasted about 2 days, then it went away campletely. i stated to spot agian two or three days later again only brown spots to an occasional light red mucusy dischard. and it...
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need gynec dr advice pl : now 40 days for me and suddenly i got periods. i am 23 yrs old. i test in my 35 days for pregancy and got positive result. now 40 days for me and suddenly i got periods. i want 2 know whether iam pregnant r not. pl advice asap.
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My mum had ovarian cancer 5yrs ago, had all removed, but it has come back onto her bowel. She is 83 had chemo recently, which did not shrink it, now is having taxol added. She is feeling very sick not eating well. If this taxol still does not shrink it when she is next scanned, would her general health be better if she stpped the chemo. I am...
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Hi, I m 26 yrs old and my doctor suggest me Koragon hp 5000for my right Ovarian cysts its size 77mmx45mm I am pregnant now last three month. Please tell me it’s safe ?
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Dear Dr. Since last one year, i hav got a right ovarian cysy. now i am married. i wanted to know, is it safe for sex. my age is 33 years. i wanted for pregnant. what to do . pls. advise me.
I had a c section with a tubal, 3 yrs ago and have been what they r tx me for is bv but keeps coming back after 3/4 mths since I had it done. My symptoms are white/yellow discharge that smells like vinegar and then fishy at other times. It goes away after round of flagylbonly to come back soon after. I am also crampy most of the time with...
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Earlier this year, a friend OBGYN of mine did a pelvic sonogram that confirmed that I had a miscarriage. But he found what seemed to me a large mass -- he called it an ovarian cyst/ tumor . About a month ago, I get sharp pains in my abdomen. I am a 46 year old Latino female and only take thyroid medication. I do have liver cysts but wanted your...
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my 2 year old has stringy, green, mucuosy stool . it is not very loose nor is it solid...it s more of an oatmeal consistency. he isn t complaining of stomach pains though this problem just begun. or is it even a problem? it woke him up in the middle of the night. he kind of had a poo poo accident in his underwear. this has never happened before.
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Dear Doc/Friends I ve been suffering from a constant on and off dull ache in my lower abdomen ,especially on the left lower side. It sometimes also extends to my lower back and left leg,so much so, that this dull ache keeps me awake for a long time at night. I ve been following a treatment for a complicated UTI infection,and have been on oral...
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my relative had been operated for ovarian cancer and completed chemo ourse 5 years age.now she is experiencing bleeding in very often times. her age is sixty. please suggest me
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