eMedTV Ovarian Cancer Articles

Low Malignant Potential Ovarian Cancer

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:06:49 CDT

Low Malignant Potential Ovarian Cancer
This page on the eMedTV website provides a detailed look at low malignant potential ovarian cancer (a disease in which precancerous cells form in the tissue covering the ovary). It explores treatment options, staging methods, and more.

Alternative Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:13:12 CDT

Alternative Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Alternative ovarian cancer treatment, like acupuncture or a special diet, may help with symptoms and pain. This eMedTV resource describes a few alternative methods and includes a list of questions to ask your doctor before trying this approach.

Early Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:19:42 CDT

Early Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
As this section of the eMedTV archives explains, there are typically no early symptoms of ovarian cancer. However, any woman who is experiencing pain -- or anything unusual -- is encouraged to see her doctor right away.

Ovarian Cancer Causes

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:31:15 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Causes
This eMedTV segment discusses risk factors that, while not actual ovarian cancer causes, may increase a woman's chances of developing the condition. These risk factors include age, and use of hormone replacement therapy, among other things.

Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:46:03 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy
Ovarian cancer chemotherapy, a standard treatment for the disease, can be given intravenously or orally. This eMedTV resource explains this treatment option in detail, including a list of potential side effects.

Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:03:41 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
This page of the eMedTV website explains the process doctors use to make an ovarian cancer diagnosis, including descriptions of the various tests. It also explains what the next steps are once the diagnosis is confirmed.

Ovarian Cancer Pain

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:34:10 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Pain
Women experiencing ovarian cancer pain commonly find relief through medication and alternative treatments. This eMedTV resource explains these and other options, and also explains the importance of communicating your level of pain to your doctor.

Ovarian Cancer Prevention

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:48:47 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Prevention
As this eMedTV article explains, ovarian cancer prevention means avoiding the risk factors and increasing the protective factors so that the chances of developing the disease decrease.

Ovarian Cancer Prognosis

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:16:21 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Prognosis
By knowing the prognosis, patients may find it easier to cope with the stress of having a given disease. This eMedTV segment describes factors that affect a woman's ovarian cancer prognosis, such as the type and location of the cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Questions

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:40:21 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Questions
This eMedTV article offers lists of ovarian cancer questions to ask your doctor about your diagnosis, treatment plan, side effects, and more. Getting answers to these questions can help you to further understand your condition.

Ovarian Cancer Radiation

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 16:32:44 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Radiation
When treating ovarian cancer, radiation therapy can be injected into the abdomen or given through a machine. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this common treatment method, including possible side effects.

Ovarian Cancer Research

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 16:42:26 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Research
This page of the eMedTV website describes current areas of ovarian cancer research, such as biotherapy, surgery, and high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. It also explains the potential benefits for participants of clinical studies.

Ovarian Cancer Stages

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:21:24 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Stages
As this eMedTV page explains, the ovarian cancer stages are determined by tests that reveal if cancer has spread within the ovaries or to other parts of the body. The stages include stage I, stage II, stage III, and stage IV, with further sub-stages.

Ovarian Cancer Statistics

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:18:31 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Statistics
The overall 5-year relative survival rate for ovarian cancer for 1996-2002 was 44.7 percent. This page of the eMedTV website offers more ovarian cancer statistics pertaining to survival rates, diagnosis, mortality rates, and more.

Ovarian Cancer Support

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:28:10 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Support
This eMedTV article explains the various ovarian cancer support options available to women. For example, support groups provide an environment where patients can discuss their concerns with others who may be having similar experiences.

Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:37:09 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Surgery
This segment of the eMedTV library describes the various types of ovarian cancer surgery. The type a doctor recommends will depend on the extent of the cancer and the woman's plans for having children. As with any surgery, there are associated risks.

Ovarian Cancer Survival Rate

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:47:47 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Survival Rate
This page of the eMedTV website offers statistics regarding the 5-year ovarian cancer survival rate, as well as the overall survival rate based on age and race. It also lists factors that affect the survival rate, such as the type of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:56:04 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
Common ovarian cancer symptoms may include nausea, constipation, and abnormal weight gain or loss. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other symptoms of the disease and explains the danger in overlooking possible symptoms.

Ovarian Cancer Treatment by Stage

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:41:40 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Treatment by Stage
This page of the eMedTV website provides a detailed look at ovarian cancer treatment by stage for the three types of ovarian cancer: ovarian epithelial cancer, ovarian germ cell cancer, or low malignant potential ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 16:59:41 CDT

Ovarian Cancer Treatment
This eMedTV article describes each type of ovarian cancer treatment in detail -- surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. It also discusses the risk of side effects and the importance of followup visits once treatment is complete.

Ovarian Cancer

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:52:39 CDT

Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer, the fourth-leading cause of death in women, occurs when malignant cells grow in the ovaries. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, treatment options, prognosis, and more.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 20:06:53 CDT

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Common symptoms of ovarian cancer include abdominal discomfort, nausea, and abnormal weight gain or loss. This eMedTV article discusses these and other symptoms and also discusses the importance of diagnostic tests when evaluating symptoms.

Types of Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:52:58 CDT

Types of Ovarian Cancer
This eMedTV page explains the three types of ovarian cancer (low malignant potential ovarian cancer, ovarian germ cell cancer, and ovarian epithelial cancer). It also explores the difference between benign tumors, malignant tumors, and ovarian cysts.

Ovarian Epithelial Cancer

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:25:41 CDT

Ovarian Epithelial Cancer
This eMedTV resource offers a detailed look at ovarian epithelial cancer (a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissue covering the ovary). It also explains possible symptoms, treatment options, and factors that affect a woman's prognosis.

Ovarian Germ Cell Cancer

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:02:05 CDT

Ovarian Germ Cell Cancer
This eMedTV resource offers a detailed discussion of ovarian germ cell cancer (a disease in which malignant cells form in the germ cells of the ovary). It explores possible symptoms, treatment options, and factors that affect a woman's prognosis.