The cancer or malignant cells forms in the ovary which is present in uterus.
Mostly it occurs in women who has crossed 50 years of age.
The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries on each side. The ovary is connected to the fallopian tube. The ovaries produce the egg which aids in fertilization process. The ovaries are also the main source of oestrogen and progesterone secreation.
Types of ovarian cancer:
Epithelial tumour: The epithelial tumour arises from the cells that covers the outer surface of the ovary.
Germ cell tumour: the germ cell tumour occurs in the cells that produces the egg
Stromal Tumour:Stromal tumors start from structural tissue cells that hold the ovary together and produce the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
The physician might look for your history to come into the conclusions. It might includes the type of cancer suspected, signs and symptom of the individual, age and general health of the individual, results of previous medical tests.
Pelvic examination:
The physician palpate the uterus, vagina, ovaries and rectum to check for any possible findings.
Barium swallow or modified barium swallow:
It is used to check the barium swallowing. During an x-ray exam, the patient is asked to swallow liquid barium and the ovarian cancer spread to the small intestine or colon is investigated.
Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan:
Magnetic resonance imaging:
Molecular testing of the tumor:
Your doctor may recommend running laboratory tests on a tumor sample to identify specific genes, proteins, and other factors unique to the tumor.
Genetic testing:
This test is done to look for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations. It helps to detect the familial inherited ovarian cancer.
The following is the stage of the endometrial cancer:
The 20 year survival rate f the patient with endometrial cancer is 46%. When it is localized the survival rate is 90%.
To reduce your risk of endometrial cancer, you may wish to: