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What is Ovarian Cancer What is ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer, as the name suggests,
is a cancer of the ovaries, where abnormal cell growth results in malignant
cysts or tumors. In all cases, therefore, the first sign of ovarian
cancer is an enlargement of the ovary. About 5% of all cancers that
develop in women are cancers of the ovaries. It occurs in one out
of every 70 women and is less common than breast cancer (which occurs in
one out of every 9 women).
If I have an ovarian cyst, do I have cancer No. In fact, only 5% of ovarian
cysts (detected through a pelvic exam) are found to be malignant or cancerous.
In order for a doctor to confirm ovarian cancer, a biopsy of the ovarian
cyst would be required.
Is ovarian cancer life threatening Although fewer women are affected by ovarian cancer than breast cancer, the survival rate of women with ovarian cancer is very low. Less than 35% of the women affected with this disease survive. This is because the growth is silent and slow, and the disease difficult to detect. Symptoms like distension and loss of appetite are evident only in the advanced stages. To add your views on this article or read others comments Click Here
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