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How is recurrent ovarian cancer treated?
The overall likelihood that ovarian cancer will recur after intitial therapy is high. This depends... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?
If you have a suspicion that you might have Ovarian Cancer or feel you are at high risk for... Full Answer12/31/1969
What factors affect the prognosis of ovarian cancer?
Outcomes and survival from Ovarian Cancer depends upon: Operations performed by a... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is ovarian cancer a common version of gynecologic cancer?
Every woman is at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer although these are not the most common... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is ovarian cancer graded?
Ovarian cancer is divided into four stages by the location of the tumor cells at the time of... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is ovarian cancer treated?
My goal, as a gynecologic oncologist, is to surgically remove as much of the cancer as possible. I... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a gynecologic oncologist?
It is important for a woman who has developed a gynecologic cancer to be treated by a Gynecologic... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is gynecologic cancer?
The female reproductive organs: uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva may develop... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who should be considered for genetic testing and counseling?
If cancer happens frequently in your family, or you have a personal history of cancer, you may at... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast cancer?
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, part of your chromosomes or DNA, produce proteins that prevent cells... Full Answer12/31/1969
Do birth control pills prevent ovarian cancer?
Taking birth control pills or oral contraceptive pills for over 5 years will decrease the risk... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I go for a complete hysterectomy if I have ovarian cancer?
Doing a complete hysterectomy or removal of the uterus and cervix is one part of the surgical... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer?
Besides a strong family (sister, mother or daughter) history of breast or ovarian cancer, there are... Full Answer12/31/1969
Are there screening tests for ovarian cancer?
Unlike with cervical cancer, there isn't an effective way at the present time to screen women for... Full Answer12/31/1969
What treatment options are available for me if I have a BRCA gene?
For women testing positive for mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, I recommend that they should have... Full Answer12/31/1969
