Post on 17-Jun-2020
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Ovarian CancerRisks, symptoms and treatment
Ovarian cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells are found inside, near or on the outer layer of the ovaries.
1 in 75womenwill be diagnosed with ovariancancer during her lifetime
SURVIVAL RATES:
63 average age ofdiagnosis for women
Stage I or II
90%
Stage III or IV
28%
OUTLOOK
WARNING SIGNSOvarian cancer is also known as the “silent killer” because many women don’t understand the symptoms.
Symptoms aren't usually noticeableuntil the later stages and can easily be confused with common conditions like:
If you experience symptoms longer than two weeks, contact a medical expert.
UPSET STOMACH
FREQUENTURINATION
PELVIC ORABDOMINAL PAIN
STOMACH BLOATING
FEELINGFULL QUICKLY
Your life is our life’s work.SOURCES: GOOGLE.COM MAYOCLINIC.ORG OVARIAN.ORG
KNOW THE FACTS. Learn more at mercy.net/OvarianCancer
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
TREATMENT
AGEMost cases happen after menopause
GENETICSGene mutations(BRCA1/BRCA2 genes)
NO CHILDBIRTHWomen who have never had children
LIFESTYLESmoking, obesity and inactivity
FAMILY HISTORYA close relative with gynecological cancer
PREVIOUS PROBLEMSEndometriosis or ovarian cysts
NO CONTRACEPTIVESWomen who have never taken birth control pills
PERIODSEarly menstruation or late menopause
SURGERY
To removecancerous growths
RADIATION
To kill cells withhigh-energy rays
CHEMOTHERAPY
To kill cells thatmultiply quickly
22,280new cases in 2017
14,240deaths in 2017