How Does Ovarian Cancer Spread Through the Abdomen?
Ovarian cancer has a grim prognosis because it’s often discovered once it’s spread to other organs. But how does this silent and stealthy spread happen? […]
Scared of Ovarian Cancer? Should You Get Your Ovaries Removed?
Why can’t healthy women scared of ovarian cancer just have their ovaries removed instead of going through life afraid of getting this often-fatal disease? […]
10 Benign Symptoms that Women Mistake Gynecological Cancer For
Can you name 10 symptoms that can mean gynecological cancer? Some will surprise you — signs that most women mistake for a benign condition. This can cost them their life. […]
Why Are Some Ovarian Cancers Caught Early?
Sometimes ovarian cancer is caught early, even very early. Yet this disease is notorious for being caught in an advanced stage, which is why the 5-year survival rate is about 48 percent. [...]
Gynecological Symptoms that Are Never Caused by Cancer
Is there a such thing as gynecological symptoms that can NEVER be caused by cancer? […]
Do You Have an Ovarian Cyst and Are Panicking Over Cancer?
An ovarian cyst has the potential to turn into cancer. This does not apply to all types of ovarian cysts. […]
Can You Get PCOS After Menopause for the First Time?
PCOS symptoms vs. perimenopause and aging: And can the onset of PCOS first appear only after menopause? Weight gain, irregular periods, fertility issues… […]
How Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Vaginal Bleeding?
Have you had unexplained vaginal bleeding and are wondering if ovarian cancer can be the cause? […]
Gynecological Cancer: Prevention Includes Weight Control
Find out what you can do to help avoid being one of the 28,000 women a year who die from breast, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer. Obesity is a factor. […]
Groin Pain Only Overnight: Could this Be a UTI ?
Are you having groin pain, pressure or a gassy feeling there only overnight, particularly after you get back into bed after relieving yourself? […]
Recent Belly Weight Gain: Ovarian Cancer or Normal Aging?
Many women seem to start gaining abdominal weight within a few years of completing menopause and some will wonder if it could be ovarian cancer. […]
When Are Symptoms Probably NOT Cancer?
There are several signs that your symptoms are probably from a benign condition rather than cancer. […]
How Well Can a CT Scan Identify Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it’s usually not discovered until it has spread. A CT scan is sometimes taken in women who have symptoms suspicious for ovarian cancer. [...]
How Does Ovarian Cancer Affect Menstruation?
“Menstrual irregularities are a reported symptom of ovarian cancer,” says Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the CEO and co-founder of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. […]
Why Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Frequent Urination?
“Frequent urination and the feeling of having to urinate are two of the symptoms most commonly reported in women with advanced stages of ovarian cancer,” says Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the CEO [...]
Can Spotting After Sex Be Caused by Ovarian Cancer?
A woman is not supposed to bleed or spot after having sex, and many women wonder if this could be a sign of ovarian cancer. The more common symptoms of ovarian cancer include abdominal bloating [...]
Can an Ultrasound Detect Stage 1 Ovarian Cancer?
“An ultrasound can occasionally identify a mass as ovarian cancer but should not be used to rule out ovarian cancer if a mass is not detected,” explains Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the [...]
Could a D & C Detect Ovarian Cancer?
A “D & C” stands for dilation and curettage and is very useful at detecting uterine cancer, but some women are wondering if ovarian cancer as well can be detected by this procedure. [...]
Ovarian Cancer Ascites vs. Belly Fat: Telling the Difference
Belly fat may grow so quickly and stick out so much that you fear it’s actually ascites from ovarian cancer, but there are ways to tell the difference. “The diagnosis of ovarian cancer is extremely [...]
What Is an Involuting Ovarian Cyst & Can It Mean Cancer?
The term “involuting cyst” can seem worrisome to a woman who’s concerned about ovarian cancer. She may see “involuting” in her medical report or hear her doctor use it but be afraid to ask what [...]
How Fast Does Ovarian Cancer Grow from Stage 1 to 4?
Women whose medical plan mean delayed treatment for suspected stage 1 ovarian cancer fear that it’ll grow to stage 4 by the time surgery is performed. Ovarian cancer is uncommonly discovered at stage 1. But [...]
Is Surgery Necessary to Diagnose Ovarian Cancer?
A doctor may suspect ovarian cancer based on symptoms, a blood test & an image of a suspicious mass. But is surgery always necessary for a formal diagnosis of this ruthless disease? [...]
Benign Diseases with the Same Symptoms as Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the most misdiagnosed diseases because its symptoms are so similar to many benign conditions. The time it takes to correctly diagnose ovarian cancer, from the time a woman first sees [...]
Can Ovarian Cancer Cause Numbness in a Leg?
If you’re experiencing unexplained numbness in a leg, this could be caused by ovarian cancer. But is it most likely ovarian cancer? The answer depends on whether or not you’re experiencing other symptoms that are [...]
Can Symptoms of an Ovarian Cyst Feel Like PMS?
An ovarian cyst often does not produce symptoms, but in other cases may cause symptoms similar to PMS. However, the cause of the ovarian cyst may also be causing PMS-like symptoms. Classic Physical Symptoms of [...]
Bladder Pressure: Causes (Including Cancers) and Solutions
The feeling of bladder pressure, even though you don’t have to “go,” has many potential causes including three kinds of cancer. Causes of Bladder Pressure Excluding Cancer Urinary tract infection. “Urinary tract infections are common [...]
OVARIAN CANCER: the Deadliest Woman’s Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a stealthy killer, creeping up without warning and murdering thousands of women every year. So creepy is this monster that there’s still no way to effectively screen for its presence. The Pap [...]
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Q & A with Doctor
Got questions about ovarian cancer you can’t find online the answers for? Ovarian cancer is known as the “stealth killer,” because it silently stalks its victims without even giving the courtesy of an early symptom warning. [...]
Appetite Loss Causes OTHER than Ovarian Cancer
You don’t overeat, you don’t have ovarian cancer, so why have you lost your appetite? Have you been feeling full “all the time” even though you haven’t been eating more, and even though your doctor [...]
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer vs. Uterine Fibroids
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are very similar to the symptoms of uterine fibroids; this is why you shouldn't ignore new-onset symptoms even if they closely match those of uterine fibroids. Teresa P. Diaz-Montes, MD, [...]
Ovarian Cancer Leg Pain vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
Is there a difference in the way leg pain presents itself if it’s from ovarian cancer as opposed to irritable bowel syndrome? “Leg pain is not a common symptom of ovarian cancer,” says Teresa P. [...]
Ovarian Cancer Indigestion vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
What does the “indigestion” of ovarian cancer feel like and what’s it like with irritable bowel syndrome? Are there similarities? What are the differences? “Indigestion (the sensation of abdominal discomfort during or after eating) could [...]
Ovarian Cancer Pelvic Pain vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
Two doctors talk about what ovarian cancer pelvic pain and that from irritable bowel syndrome are like. Pelvic pain can be caused by ovarian cancer. It can also be caused by IBS. Do they feel [...]
Ovarian Cancer Back Pain vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
Here is a comparison between the back pain of ovarian cancer and that of irritable bowel syndrome. Though this article should not be used to make a home-based diagnosis, it does have the purpose to [...]
Ovarian Cancer May Be Caused by Too Many Periods
Too many periods may contribute to the cause of ovarian cancer — the deadliest of all gynecological cancers. […]
Ovarian Cancer vs. IBS Symptoms Explained by Doctor
Here’s what a cancer-gyn doctor says about ovarian cancer vs. IBS symptoms. There are many articles or forum postings online with titles like “ovarian cancer vs. IBS” or “Is it IBS or ovarian cancer.” I [...]
Ultrasound Tech Says Ovarian Cyst Is Complex?
Find out what it may REALLY mean when an ultrasound technician tells you that part of an ovarian “cyst” looks “complex.” If you’ve been keeping yourself medically informed about the human body, then you know [...]
Ultrasound Can’t See Ovary Doesn’t Mean Anything’s Wrong
The ultrasound technician gave me a very normal reason why she could not “find” my left ovary. If your ultrasound technician informs you that she can’t “see” or “find” one of your ovaries, do NOT [...]
Ovarian Cancer vs. Colon Cancer: Symptom Comparison
Because symptoms of ovarian and colon cancer overlap quite a bit, women need to be extremely vigilant about what’s going on in their bodies. Is there a way to tell the difference between ovarian cancer [...]
Why Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Appetite Loss?
A gynecological oncologist explains appetite suppression caused by ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer can suppress appetite; this is a hallmark feature of this disease, the deadliest of all gynecological malignancies. I was wondering just what mechanisms [...]