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How early should ovarian cancer be detected? If ovarian cancer is detected early, there is a greater chance of treating it and better prognosis. How soon after the cancer first begins does it have to be detected? Are we talking days, weeks, months?

What is the life expectancy of a person that has ovarian cancer? A friend of mine has ovarian cancer and, is in remission. She's had some chemo-therapy but has stopped, she's also refused to take the meds to keep it at bay. And because the chemo, she's now anemic. Can anybody tell me what her life expectancy is? she doesn't want me to be too concerned about it either----how should I cope with her indifferent attitude about her condition, especially since I love & care about her so much?

What is the prognosis w/ recurrent ovarian cancer and ascites? My grandmother, who is 83 years old, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer over two years ago. She has been stage 4 once, back to stage 2, and now back to stage 4. She has extreme abdominal swelling and pain (ascites). She had 6 quarts of fluid taken off her stomach 3 weeks ago, and 8 more quarts taken off two days ago. Her stomach has already begun swelling again. She can not take certain types of chemo because her esosphagus has been damaged. She was supposed to get chemo intraveneously yesterday, but the doctor would not allow it because she did not look well enough. My grandparents are old school and do not question the doctor on anything, so we have no idea how long she may have to live. Does anybody have any experience with a prognosis, life expectancy, quality of life? She is a Christian, she is ready to go to the Lord, but she continues to have procedures (parencentesis) done because her husband is not ready to let her go.

What are the early symptoms of ovarian cancer? I also heard that abnormal bleeding is an important symptom. Is it possible to have ovarian cancer symptoms without the abnormal bleeding?

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer vs. ovarian cysts? I had an ovarian cyst about two years ago. My sister has PCOS and there's a good chance that I have it as well. I'm more concerned that I have a possible tumor though. I looked up the symptoms for ovarian cancer and I have almost all of them except for maybe one or two. I'm really scared. I'm only 17 and I have no idea how to approach my parents about it. If I do have something wrong with me though, I don't want to wait until it's too late to try and get help. I also have symptoms that could possibly just be another cyst, although I did just get my period so I don't think that it could be a cyst. It could even be uterine prolapse, but those symptoms aren't the same as the gassy, abdominal pain and back pain I usually have particulary the week before and the week after my period. I also have a lot of underarm perspiration. Could this be another sign? Mostly I'm just scared that it might be to late and though I'm a strong Christian and I understand that there is a reason for everything.

When is your oncologist able to determine the stage of your ovarian cancer? During the last 6 months I have had several sessions of chemotherapy to treat ovarian cancer. Three weeks ago, I had surgery: removal of ovaries and omentum. My post operative appt. is in a couple of weeks. What questions should I ask my doctor regarding "stage" of cancer? What exactly does "stage" mean and what are its implications? Thanks for any help you can give me.

What are my chances of getting Ovarian Cancer if my Grandmother had it & passed away from it? My grandmother passed away from Ovarian Cancer in 2002. I have already had one pap smear that was negative, & had ovarian cysts every month for the past 1 1/2 years.

On a ultrasound can ovarian cancer look like cysts? Becasue I heard the desease is hard to pick up? The ultrasound said about my rigth overi a small amount of non- specific free flid was seen in the Pouch of Douglas. My left overy was normal, but my right one is bigger, and showed up fluid in it. I have PMT every day without a perid like feels like I am going to get a period but do not, lower back pain, indigesion, bloating, etc. Can ovarian cancer appear as a cyst on an ultrasound and CT scans? Becasue I was told a biopsy is the only was to detect this, and a doctor told me yesterday a c125 for cacner is not relaiable. So can anyone tell me if cancer of the overies concidering it is hard to detect except for the last stages appear as cysts.

Ovarian Cancer chances and what descisions to make before surgery? I have the bloated tummy that never goes away, constipation, seen a urlogist because of pain and issues urinating, and had an ultra sound that shows a cyst on the left ovary that after a 2.5 month wait didn't disappear. I also had the ca125 blood test and it showed elevated levels (not high, just elevated). I'm now scheduled to have surgery at the end of the month. What is the chance I have ovarian cancer (I'm 36 and no children yet) and what do I need to consider/decide before the surgery as to what to do if they find cancer? Anybody care to share if they've been through this?

what are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? please give me details on ovarian cancer... and how often it is for women to have??? Im worried that i could possibly have it.

When ovarian cancer recurs, what kind(s) of cancer is it most likely to be? I can find very little information about recurrent ovarian cancer, and, as a two-year survivor of Stage IIIC OVCA, I'm concerned about how a recurrence can be detected and what I and my MDs should be looking for. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Why is all the focus for cancer on Breast cancer? Why not ovarian cancer? My wife recently went through ovarian cancer and went through treatments, however all you ever hear about is the "Power of Pink" which is always related to Breast cancer, is there a reason why ovarian cancer is not recognized?

Can you see ovarian cancer through a laproscopy? I am worried I may have ovarian cancer. I went to the doctors and she said I should get a laproscopy. I didn't tell her I was worried about ovarian cancer. Will the doctor be able to tell if I have ovarian cancer through a laproscopy?

My Grandma had breast and ovarian cancer. What are my odds of getting one or both? My Grandma on my dad's side is a survivor of breast and ovarian cancer. My mom never had either and I'm pretty sure hers didn't either. If anyone who knows what they're talking bout knows the odds, I'd be much obliged.

what are the chances of geting both ovarian and cervical cancer? my grandmother had cervical cancer about 30 years ago, and was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. is it common to get both types of cancer?

Any one know if there is financial assistance for Ovarian Cancer? My mother has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Stage 3B and is need of financial assistance paying her medical bills. Anyone know what she should do besides divorce my father after 32 years of marriage. She is already getting assistance through Harris County with the Gold Card. And I have approached her doctors with the money issue and they keep telling me to either talk to billing or organizations.

If a female has ovarian cancer and has lower back pain, cramps like a period without a period? bloating, blood in the urine, ect like me, why does she get a stabbing pain around where the kidneys are? Like a sharp stabbing pain lasting for about 10-20 seconds around where the kidneys are. It has gone away now. But could this mean the cancer is spreading? I get a feeling it s. But I need to know your opionion about this. Would a ovarian cancer patient get stabbing pains that last for a short time around near the kidneys? Urgent advice.

Has there been a increased people survived Ovarian Cancer? I just want to know that has there been lots of women survived Ovarian Cancer when treated and with surgery, lately?

What is the average life expectancy of an ovarian cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy? the patient is in her late forties, in good health and had stage III ovarian cancer it wasn't metastasized to any other organ she had her surgery done and her ovaries and uterus were removed during the surgery now she is undergoing chemotherapy with paclitaxel (intravenous) with cycles spaced at every 3 weeks

How likely is it that the ovarian cancer is being missed? I have been to doctors 3-4 times for bloating, sweating profusely, irregular periods, nausea(frequently), pain with intercourse, extremely tired, constipation, dizzy(off and on) and I have had an ovarian cyst 13 years ago. My "gut feeling" is that something is really wrong and getting worse FAST!! Im tired of hearing it is just stress!!! I know something is all out of sorts, there is no way I walk around feeling like this ALL day, pain , discomfort all day without soemthing being wrong, your take on this please.

Do you have to have an ovarian cyst to have ovarian cancer? Or can ovarian cancer occur without any cysts at all? Or even small cysts? Just wondering..

Likeliness of getting ovarian cancer at age 15? What are the chances of a 15 year old getting ovarian cancer? only signs are cramps, not necessarily during period, and after sex.

Could I be sterile after ovarian cancer? I had ovarian cancer at 16yrs old. I had my right ovary taken out, also very aggresive chem for a few months. I also have adhesions and endo. I am now 31 and Drs dont want to test yet.

Does History of Ovarian cancer is anything to worry for late pregnancy? Im 27 now and not ready to get pregnant im worried bcoz my grandma had ovarian cancer is that hereditary or if i go for late pregnancy like after 30 will it affect me. i have also heard that breast cancer is related to late pregnancy like after age 30 you conceive. Pls help

What are Your Chances of Getting pregnant after ovarian Cancer? Hello, i am Sixteen I had Ovarian cancer when i was around 11.. Although i am not trying to Get pregnant. For Future references i wanted to know my chances of having a child later on. I no longer have ovarian cancer.. but When i had sugery they reconstructed my ovary. So i wanted to know do i have any chance of having a child? It was on one ovary... by the way

If somebody has ovarian cancer can they get blood in the urine besieds all the cramping back pain spoting ect? and gas and idigestion. Can they also get blood in the urine too. I do not want to here it could be something else, I just wnat yes or no answers, can somebody with ovarian cancer have blood in thier urine? I heard today from the medical field you can, but what do you think just yes or no please. Thank you

If my period stopped at the age of 29, will I get ovarian cancer by the age of 42? My Gynogologist told me that when I turn 42 or 43 I most probably (more than 80% chance) will get ovarian cancer, if I don't regulate my period with birth control. But the problem is that I can't take birth control because of how it counter reacts with my other medications. So will I get ovarian cancer around the age of 42 to 43? My period stopped at 29 and now I am 36.

I want to know why some women get blood in thier urine with ovarian cancer? I know they get back pain cramping, bloating, spotting ocasionaly, indergestion, but I need to know why some women get blood in their urine with ovarian cancer? I found out medically today they do and I need to know why. If you can help me that would be good. I will not say who this is for. But all I need to know is why some ladies get that. Thank you

Ok people, I have wanted to learn more about my desease for awhile now which is ovarian cancer? and yes I do have it, I just did not openly admit if for personal reasons. I no know that this place is not ideal to ask more quesitons about this desieas called ovarian cancer, and Panda if you want me to send you the results I will just to shut you up. so peple have you found this site helpful. I have in a way, but now realsie that this is not the site to learn about my syptoms. and Panda go and goodle sypmtoms of ovarian cancer, it says back pain in the lower part, fatigue, bloating, loss of appitite, indigestion ect. These are the sypmotms. So people will will not be asking any more questions on here, instead I will be asking my doctor. Good luck to all you cancer pateints out there. I hope youmake a full recovery.

what are the risk factors for ovarian cancer? my grandmother died in her 30's due to ovarian cancer and her mother died in her 60's also due to ovarian cancer. I am 21 but am having symptoms including fatigue and lower abdominal pain which I know could be anything but I am concerned. should I be?

my wife and i want to have a benefit for ovarian cancer and have no idea where to start any ideas would be nic my wife has stage three-a ovarian cancer and has just came out of remission after four and a half years,sara just had her first round of chemo friday.sara want's to hold a benefit concert and donate the proceeds to the Gilda Radnor ovarian cancer research foundation.We have alot of very good musicians in and around the Jamestown N.Y. area we would like to do it around April of next year, But we have no idea what permits and things like this we need to have.

hi all. I was just woundering if there is a link between ovarian cancer and the HPV? I have ovarian cancer that will claim my life here. I also had an abnormal pap test in 2000 which was CIN2 as that was only pre cancerous cells. I since have had them removed. so do I still carry the HPV virus in my body from having pre cancer in 2000? and is it linked to ovarian cancer? Please serious replys only.