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Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. It is the fifth leading cause of female deaths by cancer.Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cancer-Definition
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Fast Facts
- Risk factors: Family history, age, infertility and hormone replacement therapyMayo Clinic: Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors
- Most common in patients over 65
- No test for the disease
- Prevention: Birth control pills, pregnancy or a hysterectomy
- U.S. Deaths per year: 15,000Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cancer-Definition
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Symptoms
Though there are often no symptoms for ovarian cancer, several patients experience pelvic pain, abdominal bloating and difficulty eating. Medline Plus: Ovarian Cancer -
Treatment
Standard treatment for the disease can include removal of the tumors through operations, targeted radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Recovery is common if the cancer is detected early, though this may prove difficult if symptoms are not present.WebMD: Ovarian Cancer Treatment Overview -
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MedlinePlus: Ovarian Cancer
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National Cancer Institute (NCI): Ovarian Cancer Home Page
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Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA): National Movement To Conquer Ovarian Cancer
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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC): Ovarian Cancer Home Page
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WebMD: Ovarian Cancer Center
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American Cancer Society (ACS): Detailed Guide: Ovarian Cancer
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Wikipedia: Ovarian Cancer
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@K_SPRINKLES a cancer ribbon on my forearm for my gramma that passed away from ovarian cancer
@dannirouge | November 09, 2009 08:13 AM -
We'd really like to hear from you. If you are an ovarian cancer survivor & wld like to share your story, please send a DM. http://ow.ly/AoDR
@WIOvarianCancer | November 09, 2009 08:05 AM -
Going through second round of Chemo - Ovarian Cancer - MedHelp http://tinyurl.com/y9xvgn4
@dorotheam6z | November 09, 2009 07:26 AM -
Some symptoms and signs are showed in the earlier stage of ovarian cancer. http://bit.ly/3B9EUJ
@cancer_aware | November 09, 2009 07:15 AM -
Buy a white shirt from Witchery to support Women with Ovarian Cancer? I'm sorry, but I can't afford that shop :s
@JenBah | November 09, 2009 06:12 AM
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