stages of ovarian cancer http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for stages of ovarian cancer Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:22:52 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/stages+of+ovarian+cancer The Four Stages Of Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:35:02 +0000 stages of ovarian cancercancer of the ovariescancer cellsovarycancerous cellsfallopian tubespelvis http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer stages of ovarian cancer are graded one to four, with four being the most serious stage.

Stage one of is the least advanced stage. This is where the cancer has been discovered relatively early in its development and has been confined to the ovaries only. In stage one, as in all the other stages of the disease spread, there are also sub stages, and they run as follows:

Stage 1a: The cancer is contained inside one

Stage 1b: The cancer has spread to both ovaries

Stage 1c: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of appearing on the ovary's surface.

Stage 1d: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of cancerous cells found in the abdominal fluids.

Stage 1e: The cancer is contained to one ovary and the ovary ruptures either before or during surgery.

In stage two of ovarian cancer, the cancer has spread to be outside the ovaries. The sub stages of stage two run as follows:

Stage2a: The cancer has spread into the or the womb

Stage 2b: The cancer has grown into other tissues in the . These can be either the rectum or the bladder.

Stage 2c: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as there is some cancer on the surface of at least one ovary

Stage 2d: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as are found in abdominal fluid during surgery.

Stage 2e: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as the ovary ruptures before or during surgery

Stage three of the ovarian cancer's development means the cancer has spread outside the pelvis into the abdominal cavity. The cancer is also designated as being stage there if cancerous cells are found in the lymph nodes of the upper abdomen or groin.

The sub stages of stage three run as follows:

Stage 3a: Cancer can be seen under the microscope in tissue taken from the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum)

Stage 3b: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen

Stage 3c: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen, or the lymph nodes in the upper abdomen, or the groin or behind the womb contain cancer.

Stage four is the most advanced of all forms of ovarian cancer, where the cancer has spread into other body organs such as the liver or lungs. Fred Camaros is a medical researcher and writer. In order to learn more about ovarian cancer stages visit http://www.cancer-breakthroughs.com/ovariancancer/ovarian-cancer-stages.php You will also find a number of articles on the successful treatment of ovarian cancer. ]]> Endometriosis Versus Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/endometriosis-versus-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/endometriosis-versus-ovarian-cancer#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:15:01 +0000 endometriosis sufferersovarian cancerscar tissuesexcess estrogenestrogen levelsendo suffererslesions http://www.artwoo.com/article/endometriosis-versus-ovarian-cancer Endometriosis sufferers who also have a family history of cancer, can be a concern. Having Endometriosis does not mean that you will definitely develop ovarian cancer, however a higher percentage of do end up with this disease too. So, is there any link between Endometriosis versus ovarian cancer, or are these two illnesses distinct and separate?

To understand what endometriosis is let's have a quick biology lesson. The tissue on the inside of the uterus is called the endometrium. It increases in volume every month in preparation for receiving a fertilized egg. However, should an egg fail to become fertilized within a certain period of time, the endometrium breaks down leading to the monthly menses.

For endometriosis sufferer's tissues similar to those normally found inside the uterus are present elsewhere. Endometriosis can be found anywhere within the pelvic region, attached to the intestines, bladder, bowel and colon and, rarely, on the skin, in the vagina, brain, spine and lungs.

This results in internal bleeding, as well as swelling of the areas in which the endometrial tissue has now adhered to. This then leads to pain, commonly in line with menstrual cycles, and the formation of scar tissue in certain areas of the body.

Due to the impact that endometrial lesions can have on other organs complications can arise. In advances stages, the endometrial lesions can fuse organs together with adhesive .

Women suffering from endometriosis suffer intense pain. The cause of the disorder has yet to be identified, but some scientists and doctors have put the argument forward that can give rise to it. As a result, women with endometriosis are often given hormone therapy to lower .

Although the movement of the endometrial tissue throughout the body may seem like a cancer-related malignancy, endometriosis is not considered a `cancer-like' disorder.

Ovarian cancer, on the other hand, involves the formation of cysts in the ovaries; when the cells of these cysts begin to migrate to other parts of the body and invade body tissues, then they can become malignant and cancerous.

Like migrating endometrium, migrating ovarian cancer cells can cause intense pain, and can disrupt body functions. And, like endometriosis, ovarian cancer is most likely caused by disruptions in hormonal levels.

Both endometriosis and ovarian cancer occur due to abnormalities in the female reproductive system. However, having Endometriosis does not mean you will develop ovarian cancer.

There is clearly a link between the two disorders in the endometriosis versus ovarian cancer debate. Not only are the two illnesses most likely caused by faulty hormonal levels, the fields of study dedicated to understanding them is young and growing. Both endometriosis and ovarian cancer can benefit highly from even more research, so that more women may be helped and cured in the coming years. Sign up for Shelley Ross' free Endometriosis newsletter - Overflowing with easy to implement methods to help you discover more about Endometriosis versus Ovarian Cancer at http://www.treatendometriosis.com?source=is ]]> Emerging Signs Connected With Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/emerging-signs-connected-with-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/emerging-signs-connected-with-ovarian-cancer#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:22:26 +0000 ovarian cancer warning signsovarian cancer patientscancer warning signssigns of ovarian cancerpre menstrual symptomssymptoms of ovarian cancerdigestion problems http://www.artwoo.com/article/emerging-signs-connected-with-ovarian-cancer ovarian .

A woman's chances of survival are strong if the ovarian cancer is caught early, but approximately 75% of women are diagnosed after it has already spread beyond the ovaries, and this is when survival rates drop to only around 20 or 30 percent.

To learn more about symptoms and that you should watch out for, read on.

Bloating

Constant and persistent bloating is often a clear indicator of ovarian cancer, especially if it's a significant change in a patient's bloating habits. So, if you've noticed an increase in how much and how often you're bloating, talk to you doctor.

Pelvic and Stomach Discomfort

Chronic pelvis and stomach pain along with constipation and are more common in women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Loss of Appetite and Decreased Weight

Like many cancer patients, one of the clearest ovarian cancer warning signs is a significantly decreased appetite, trouble eating and, subsequently, significant weight loss. Patients who often feel full after eating just a little bit of food or who have recently developed trouble eating should consult a doctor.

Urinary Problems

Urinary incontinence and a frequent or urgent need to urinate are both common . Patients often compare these symptoms and warning signs to a painless urinary tract infection (UTI). That is, the increased need to urinate but without the burning or pain during urination often associated with a UTI.

Fatigue and Pain

Unfortunately, the fatigue and back pain experienced by many patients with ovarian cancer is similar to pre-menstrual symptoms experienced by many women without the disease. The systems are generalized and not specific enough, but they can be helpful when diagnosing the problem.

One clear indicator is if the symptoms are persistent and almost daily rather than restricted to a specific period. However, other symptoms should be present before the patient is screened for cancer.

Genealogy

If you know that your family has a history of ovarian cancer, it's important to tell your doctor and be screened or evaluated on an ongoing basis. Essentially, if one immediate family member or two members of your extended family have been diagnosed with the disease, then it could be a clear warning sign and an indicator that you need to watch out for possible symptoms.

The good news is that even early stage ovarian cancer can produce many of these warning signs, and early detection often results in a stronger prognosis. So, watch your body, be aware of changes and don't be afraid to consult with your physician.

Given the cost and time associated with a medical visit, many people simply do not want to bother with an appointment and would rather assume that warning indicators of a potential problem are insignificant. This is a dangerous assumption, especially if you are experiencing multiple symptoms. Go ahead and schedule the visit just to be sure.For helpful information on various cancers, please visit cancerinfotips.com, a popular site providing symptom and treatment insights, such as a kidney cancer symptoms, immune system supplements, and many more!]]> Ovarian Cancer Treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-treatment#comments Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:27:07 +0000 ovarian cancer treatmentmalignant cancer cellscancer expertsmalignant cellslaparoscopyovariesearly stage http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-treatment malignant cells in one or both of the , is one of the deadliest and under-recognized cancers affecting women. Every year, there are more than 25,000 women that suffer from this deadly disease. Half of them are most likely to die within a period of five years.

Early Detection: Improves

The sad thing about ovarian cancer is that during the , there are usually no signs and symptoms that tell you about this disorder. Symptoms start to show up when the cancer is already widespread, making ovarian cancer treatment too difficult.

However, there are women who are lucky enough to detect the symptoms early on; hence, diagnosis is hastened up and ovarian cancer treatment is given immediately. Tests such as pelvic and rectal screening, ultrasound, x-ray and may help a doctor detect tumors in the ovaries.

At present, almost 75 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are not treated immediately due to late detection of the cancer. Experts say that when detection of the cancer is made early and when ovarian cancer treatment is given immediately, women diagnosed with the disease have 90% survival rate since the cancer can be easily treated in its early stage.

Diagnosis and Ovarian Cancer Treatment

When symptoms finally show up and the doctor suspects that a patient may have ovarian cancer, laparoscopy is conducted to confirm diagnosis. It is a direct visual examination of the abdominal cavity, the ovaries, the exterior of the fallopian tubes and the uterus using an instrument that is inserted just underneath the navel.

Upon confirmation of ovarian cancer, the doctor explores the extent of the cancer and submits the patient for surgery. The surgeon removes the growth or much of the malignant tissue. In most cases, the whole ovary or both of the ovaries and the fallopian tubes are removed as they the have already affected these areas. This kind of surgery is called salpingooophorectomy. If the malignant cells affect the uterus, hysterectomy is conducted (surgical removal of the uterus).

Surgery is usually ensued by radiotherapy, which is the use of high energy radiation to destroy malignant cancer cells in the body and shrink remaining tumors, which may later on become malignant. This procedure may be done using an external machine or a radioactive material put inside the body near the malignant cells.

The patient also undergoes chemotherapy, whereby the patient is given anti-cancer drugs to help hasten up ovarian cancer treatment. Drugs may be administered orally (through the mouth), intravenously (through the veins) or through the muscles (by means of injection of a needle.

Most anticancer drugs given to the patient have chemical compounds that are toxic to the malignant cells; thus, growth of the cancer cells is reduced or stopped. These anticancer drugs are called cytotoxic drugs. Other anticancer drugs used are synthetic forms of sex hormones such as androgen drugs and progesterone drugs.

In most instances, different kinds of anticancer drugs are prescribed in combination in order to speed up ovarian cancer treatment. However, not all ovarian cancer patients are given with the same anticancer drugs. The drugs given to a patient depends on the extent or stage of development of the ovarian cancer and her general health condition. Jeanette Pollock is a freelance author and website owner of http://www.ovariancancerdomain.com. Visit Jeanette's site to learn more about ovarian cancer treatment. ]]> Ovarian Cancer Symptoms http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-symptoms http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-symptoms#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:27:07 +0000 symptoms of ovarian cancerdeadly cancercancer overviewcause cancermalignant tumorfemale reproductive organsovary http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-symptoms ovary, a disease affecting one of both of the ovaries, is one of the most serious and under-recognized ailments affecting women. In United States, it is considered as the fifth among the most fatal gynecologic cancers (affecting the ). It is said that in every 57 women, one may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and almost half of those women diagnosed with the said cancer may die in a span of five years.

Ovarian Cancer: Overview

Ovarian cancer is characterized by the malignant growth of one or of the two ovaries. The cells in the ovary multiply progressively and abnormally to the point that they can no longer be controlled. As a result, excessive tissues start to form tumors, which may be benign or malignant. The malignant ones are those that .

The growth of the tumor may not necessarily start from the ovary or the ovaries, but may have spread to the ovary from other parts of the body, oftentimes the breast. The in the ovary may likewise spread to other parts of the body. The most common cases of ovarian cancer arise from epithelial cancer, which affect the epithelial cells (cells found in the tissues covering surfaces of the ovary).



It is important for women to be aware of the nature and symptoms of ovarian cancer as this can affect women of any age. However, women face higher risk of ovarian cancer as she gets older, particularly after she reaches the age of fifty.

Most of the time, the symptoms of ovarian cancer do not show up until the cancer is widespread or in its advanced stage. This makes a woman at higher risk since it can be too late before she may be able to detect symptoms of ovarian cancer. Moreover, there are only very few symptoms of the cancer, which may be mistaken as symptoms of other health conditions.

The very first symptom of ovarian cancer is vague abdominal discomfort and bloating, which is caused by the excess fluid in the abdominal cavity. One always feels full even when she has not eaten much. As time passes by the swelling of the abdomen intensifies that some of your clothes may no longer fit you. Usually, it is because of this unusual swelling (way different from a woman's monthly water retention) that most women go to the doctor for check up.

Bloating is accompanied by digestive disturbances, unexplained changes in the bowel habits and urinary patterns. There are frequent trips to the bathroom even in the absence of a urinary tract infection or other health problems. One may feel nauseous, very tired and she may feel like vomiting at times. She may also feel discomfort and pain during an intercourse.

Pain and swelling in the pelvic area is also noticeable upon closer physical examination. This is due to the swelling in the pelvis. In very rare instances, a woman in her postmenopausal stage experiences abnormal bleeding.

Other vague and non-specific symptoms of ovarian cancer include back and leg pain, loss of appetite, undernourished appearance, weight gain or weigh loss, and unusual bleeding in the vagina (heavier and longer than the usual menstrual bleeding).

Detecting Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Screening is a way to detect the symptoms of ovarian cancer. The earlier the patient is screened, the better so as to decrease the mortality and morbidity of ovarian cancer. One of the most effective ways to detect the cancer in its early stage is through pelvic and rectal exam. Jeanette Pollock is a freelance author and website owner of http://www.ovariancancerdomain.com. Visit Jeanette's site to learn more about ovarian cancer symptoms. ]]> Must Know Facts About Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/must-know-facts-about-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/must-know-facts-about-ovarian-cancer#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:01:15 +0000 ovarian cancer casesovarian cancer cellsmetastatic tumorsfemale reproductive systemovarian cancersstromal tumorsovarian tumor http://www.artwoo.com/article/must-know-facts-about-ovarian-cancer
Well here are a couple quick facts for you.

The ovaries belong to the and produce eggs each month during the reproductive years of a woman. You will find that they are located on either side of the woman's lower abdomen. Ovarian cancer occurs when the cells in the ovary divide and grow in an uncontrollable fashion. The cells may form a tumor on the woman's ovary or the cells may even break off from the main body and spread to other body parts.

What is the risk of a woman contacting ovarian cancer? It is about 1 in 67.

The risk of getting this type of cancer and dying from it is 1 in 95.

It is the eighth most common cause of cancer in women, excluding skin cancer. Wouldn't it be well worth your while to be checked out every year whether you notice a problem or not? It would bring peace of mind if nothing else.

There is no way to control how crazily grow and multiply out of control. These out of control cells form a tumor depriving healthy surrounding cells of much-needed oxygen and nutrients that they require for survival and maximum function. An can be in just one or in both of the ovaries. Not all tumors are malignant, but if they are that means that they can spread to other organs and tissues of the body which is a process called metastasis.

There are 4 types of : Epithelial, stromal, germ cell and .

While testing for ovarian cancer other cell masses can be discovered that are non-cancerous such as abscesses, infections, fibroids, cysts, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis related masses, and also ectopic pregnancies.

Roughly 80% of all ovarian cancers are epithelial in nature and are the most commonly found in menopausal women.

In 10% of , may occur. Surgical removal of the affected ovary is usually all the treatment that is needed unless the cancer has spread.

Tumors that develop from the cells that develop into the ova (the woman's eggs) develop into germ cell tumors. This type of ovarian cancer usually results in infertility in the woman.

Usually only 5% of ovarian cancers will spread to other body parts but when they do spread most of the time the cancer spreads to the colon, breast, stomach or pancreas.

If a woman's mother, sister or daughter has ovarian cancer than she has a 5% risk of getting it too. If she has two close relatives (mother, sister, daughter) with ovarian cancer she then has a 50% risk of getting the disease.

There are many risk factors a woman may have for ovarian cancer besides family history including exposure to asbestos, exposure of the genitals to talc, certain virus exposure like that of mumps, being of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, or of European (white) heritage, having used fertility drugs without a successful pregnancy, age greater than 50 years and women who have never had any children.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer

The first symptoms in thinking that something may be wrong are similar to indigestion and gastrointestinal illness. This makes the diseases hard to diagnose. Due to this fact, many women are not diagnosed until the ovarian cancer has already made headway.

Sign and various symptoms that may suggest ovarian cancer are:

• general abdominal discomfort, pain
• diarrhea, nausea, constipation and frequent urination
• the loss of one's appetite
• feeling full even only after eating a light meal
• Weight loss or gain for no known reason
• Abnormal bleeding from the vaginal area may occur as a late symptom

Risk factors for ovarian cancer

There are no known causes for ovarian cancer. However, certain studies show that an increased risk of the disease of the following may increase the chance of getting this disease:

• Family history -- If your mother, daughter or sister has had the disease, you are at greater risk of getting ovarian cancer.

• Age -- Most ovarian cancers will occur in women who are over 50 years of age. The highest risk comes in women who are over 60.

• Non-childbearing -- Women who have never experienced the miracle of birth. The fact is, the more children a woman has, the less likely it is that she will develop ovarian cancer.

• Personal history -- Those women who have had colon or breast cancer may find themselves at greater risk.

• Obesity -- Obese women experience a higher death rate from ovarian cancer.

• Fertility drugs - These may slightly increase a woman's risk to ovarian cancer.

Treatment:

There are various types of treatment for ovarian cancer consisting of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. There is local therapy, which consists of surgery and radiation therapy. The local treatment removes or destroys the cancer. Local therapy can be used to destroy cancer in specific body parts.

Intraperitoneal chemotherapy uses a thin tube to deliver the chemotherapy to the abdomen and pelvis.

The physician uses Systemic chemotherapy to destroy or control cancer throughout the body. This is injected into a vein or delivered orally.

Side effects are common no matter which type of treatment is used because the treatments destroy not just the cancer cells but healthy cells as well. The severity and kind of side effect will depend on the kind and on the length of treatment. Not everyone who receives the same treatment will experience the same side effects.

I hope that these basic facts about ovarian cancer were useful to you.Read more great content at Life Guide Network]]> Can Hair Dye Cause Cancer In Women? http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-hair-dye-cause-cancer-in-women http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-hair-dye-cause-cancer-in-women#comments Sun, 21 May 2006 12:32:55 +0000 permanent hair dyebladder cancerovarian cancerbreast cancerpermanent hair dyescancer riskcancer women http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-hair-dye-cause-cancer-in-women permanent hair dye use was associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk.

Large epidemiological studies show no elevated health risk for women using hair dyes. Now, an equally important part of the study is those women who were not at increased risk despite using the hair dye. It state that women who used permanent hair dye once a month had a 25% higher rate of .

Women who dye their hair might be different from the average woman in many ways. Those women have turned to at home hair dye kits. I heard of women going bald from over-dyeing their hair, or braiding it. The study of 1,300 women claims that those who started dyeing their hair before 1980 were one-third more likely to develop NHL. The researchers did not find any larger risk of cancer in women who started using hair dye later than 1980. The exception was women who used black hair dye for more than 20 years. Another study found that women who dyed their hair one to four times a year had a greater risk to develop . Women who smoke and use have an even higher risk of cancer.

More studies might look at the risk of cancer from exposure to hair dye at work, which the researchers excluded from this analysis. For hematopoietic cancers, studies found a slightly increased risk of cancer in people who had used hair dye. For bladder cancer and , the results indicate that there was no effect of hair dye use on .

Risk of salivary cancer increased three times in hair dye users and risk of brain and ovarian cancer almost doubled. Personal use of hair dyes and risk of cancer: a meta-analysis. The researchers found no strong evidence of a link between personal hair dye use and an increase in cancer risk. But researchers have not been able to find a clear link between using hair dye and cancer risk, including the risk of breast cancer. Take-home message. This study supports previous research that found no link between hair dye use and increased risk for breast cancer. Your Hair is your crowning glory. Hair Dye is the direct path to perfect hair color, but what about the risks? Come find out all about Hair Dye at http://HairDye.eabout.info ]]> Must Know Facts About Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/must-know-facts-about-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/must-know-facts-about-ovarian-cancer#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:22:16 +0000 ovarian cancer casesovarian cancer cellsmetastatic tumorsfemale reproductive systemovarian cancersstromal tumorsovarian tumor http://www.artwoo.com/article/must-know-facts-about-ovarian-cancer
Well here are a couple quick facts for you.

The ovaries belong to the and produce eggs each month during the reproductive years of a woman. You will find that they are located on either side of the woman's lower abdomen. Ovarian cancer occurs when the cells in the ovary divide and grow in an uncontrollable fashion. The cells may form a tumor on the woman's ovary or the cells may even break off from the main body and spread to other body parts.

What is the risk of a woman contacting ovarian cancer? It is about 1 in 67.

The risk of getting this type of cancer and dying from it is 1 in 95.

It is the eighth most common cause of cancer in women, excluding skin cancer. Wouldn't it be well worth your while to be checked out every year whether you notice a problem or not? It would bring peace of mind if nothing else.

There is no way to control how crazily grow and multiply out of control. These out of control cells form a tumor depriving healthy surrounding cells of much-needed oxygen and nutrients that they require for survival and maximum function. An can be in just one or in both of the ovaries. Not all tumors are malignant, but if they are that means that they can spread to other organs and tissues of the body which is a process called metastasis.

There are 4 types of : Epithelial, stromal, germ cell and .

While testing for ovarian cancer other cell masses can be discovered that are non-cancerous such as abscesses, infections, fibroids, cysts, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis related masses, and also ectopic pregnancies.

Roughly 80% of all ovarian cancers are epithelial in nature and are the most commonly found in menopausal women.

In 10% of , may occur. Surgical removal of the affected ovary is usually all the treatment that is needed unless the cancer has spread.

Tumors that develop from the cells that develop into the ova (the woman's eggs) develop into germ cell tumors. This type of ovarian cancer usually results in infertility in the woman.

Usually only 5% of ovarian cancers will spread to other body parts but when they do spread most of the time the cancer spreads to the colon, breast, stomach or pancreas.

If a woman's mother, sister or daughter has ovarian cancer than she has a 5% risk of getting it too. If she has two close relatives (mother, sister, daughter) with ovarian cancer she then has a 50% risk of getting the disease.

There are many risk factors a woman may have for ovarian cancer besides family history including exposure to asbestos, exposure of the genitals to talc, certain virus exposure like that of mumps, being of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, or of European (white) heritage, having used fertility drugs without a successful pregnancy, age greater than 50 years and women who have never had any children.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer

The first symptoms in thinking that something may be wrong are similar to indigestion and gastrointestinal illness. This makes the diseases hard to diagnose. Due to this fact, many women are not diagnosed until the ovarian cancer has already made headway.

Sign and various symptoms that may suggest ovarian cancer are:

•general abdominal discomfort, pain
•diarrhea, nausea, constipation and frequent urination
•the loss of one's appetite
•feeling full even only after eating a light meal
•Weight loss or gain for no known reason
•Abnormal bleeding from the vaginal area may occur as a late symptom

Risk factors for ovarian cancer

There are no known causes for ovarian cancer. However, certain studies show that an increased risk of the disease of the following may increase the chance of getting this disease:

•Family history -- If your mother, daughter or sister has had the disease, you are at greater risk of getting ovarian cancer.

•Age -- Most ovarian cancers will occur in women who are over 50 years of age. The highest risk comes in women who are over 60.

•Non-childbearing -- Women who have never experienced the miracle of birth. The fact is, the more children a woman has, the less likely it is that she will develop ovarian cancer.

•Personal history -- Those women who have had colon or breast cancer may find themselves at greater risk.

•Obesity -- Obese women experience a higher death rate from ovarian cancer.

•Fertility drugs - These may slightly increase a woman's risk to ovarian cancer.

Treatment:

There are various types of treatment for ovarian cancer consisting of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. There is local therapy, which consists of surgery and radiation therapy. The local treatment removes or destroys the cancer. Local therapy can be used to destroy cancer in specific body parts.

Intraperitoneal chemotherapy uses a thin tube to deliver the chemotherapy to the abdomen and pelvis.

The physician uses Systemic chemotherapy to destroy or control cancer throughout the body. This is injected into a vein or delivered orally.

Side effects are common no matter which type of treatment is used because the treatments destroy not just the cancer cells but healthy cells as well. The severity and kind of side effect will depend on the kind and on the length of treatment. Not everyone who receives the same treatment will experience the same side effects.

I hope that these basic facts about ovarian cancer were useful to you.Omar Reyes is giving away free subscriptions to his "SureFire Women's Health Weekly" newsletter. To get your copy today visit http://www.newslettersignup.surefirewomenshealthweekly.com]]> Ovarian Cysts Treatment Discovered http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-treatment-discovered http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-treatment-discovered#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:08:19 +0000 treatment of ovarian cystsovarian cystmalignant cellsmedical casesovarian cancerintense painsonogram http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-treatment-discovered treatment of s. The type of cyst is also a major factor determining how it will be managed. The treatment of ovarian cysts is typically determined by the status of the patient relative to menopause or post-menopause.

Women with pre-menopausal cysts

It is possible that without any external action, cysts will in fact disappear by themselves after a couple of months. Surgery would therefore not be the first choice to treat pre-menopausal women. In a few instances, the ovary may suffer torsion inside the body because of the cyst, which then blocks the flow of blood or occasions the rupture of the cyst inside the ovary. These emergency then typically require immediate surgical operation. Therefore, if a cyst appears benign under the examination by a and there is no discomfort to the patient, the first thing is to manage by observation for a couple of months. If a cyst has not cleared by itself after treatment and is also causing to the patient, then surgery will be the next treatment.

Fundamental surgery as a solution for ovarian cysts

The first surgery to be done on an ovarian cyst might be to remove it and to drain the cyst or it might be to remove the whole of the ovary. If your age and the kind of cyst that you have mean that you are at risk of , the doctor may recommend the removal of the whole ovary. If the doctor suspects cancer, then it is vital that the cyst does not rupture so as to stop potentially from going into the abdomen. In this instance and so that ovarian cancer can be avoided, the doctor may recommend the removal of the entire ovary. Sometimes a cyst may be very large but can be removed leaving the flesh around to recuperate with minimal additional surgery. This said, the environment of the ovary may be destroyed by very big cyst, which means that the whole organ would need to be removed.

What is the result on a woman of removal of an ovary

For women after the menopause, a surgical operation to handle an ovarian cyst will often involve both ovaries. Removal of both ovaries typically has little effect on the health of women, because the ovaries no longer produce progesterone or estrogen after menopause. A possible reduction in libido or sexual desire after the removal of ovaries has been suggested by some women after menopause. A treatment of small doses of testosterone can typically resolve this matter. A single ovary would be taken out if the size of the cyst allows this. If you have not reached menopause then there would be no significant effect on your fertility because an ovary alone can create enough hormones and eggs for you to become pregnant. However both ovaries may need to be removed if cancer is diagnosed.

Upon discovering any cancerous cells, the doctor may then recommend that both ovaries be removed. Of course, this possibility is discussed with the patient before starting surgery by the doctor. A quick test for women before menopause is done for cancer cells on the ovary to be removed.

Surgery with the use of Laparoscopy

Cystectomy is the name for the operation to take out a cyst from an ovary. A cyst is similar to a small liquid-filled container. A cyst is typically opened with a laparoscopic instrument to then aspirate the liquid before carefully removing the cyst itself. The patient can leave the hospital within 24 hours and is typically able to resume professional activity after fourteen days of rest. Treating ovarian cysts involves surgery done by laparoscopy. The surgery is accomplished by using a laparoscope, an instrument with a camera which is put into the abdomen by making tiny incisions at the pelvic bone. By doing surgery in this manner, patient recovery is faster and there are many less signs of surgery on the skin of the patient.

While surgery is done, surgeons take pains to leave as much healthy ovarian tissue as possible in place so as to preserve the creation of eggs. Surgery is a possible treatment for ovarian cysts, but does have some possible risks. In certain cases, if a cyst is too big the ovary must be taken out which means the destruction of all normal ovarian tissues. However a holistic program is available to you that addresses the underlying cause of ovarian cysts and which is also an effective, long-term solution without secondary effects.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts Treatments]]> Green Tea And Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-tea-and-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-tea-and-ovarian-cancer#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:27:02 +0000 green teablack teatea consumptionlung canceranti oxidantsdigestive system cancerbreast cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-tea-and-ovarian-cancer green tea. In study after study, green tea has been shown to prevent heart disease and several forms of cancer.

Green tea first gained notice because of the significantly lower incidence of many serious illnesses in the Asian culture. Asians consume large amounts of green tea, and have a far lower risk of heart disease and many forms of cancer. Consider, for example, the statistics on .

Japanese men have a significantly lower risk of both heart disease and lung cancer than American men, even though 75% of them are smokers.

Asian cultures also have lower risks of and almost all forms of . They are less likely to suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure, too. It's almost certain that their green has an effect on their health.

But, why is green tea such a health protector? Well, the answer seems to be in its powerful anti-oxidants. Research has proven that anti-oxidants are one of the most important keys to preventing cancer and many other diseases.

Green tea, like other forms of tea, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea differs from because of its processing. Black tea is fermented during processing; green tea is not.

This difference is important because the lack of fermentation leaves the tea's anti-oxidants in their more natural state, which makes them healthier and more protective.



Anti- oxidants are important because they combat free radicals in our bodies. These free radicals are created when converting the food we eat to energy. If they are not kept in check, they damage our cells and DNA. This leads to a higher risk of many diseases, including cancer, heart disease and stroke.



Anti-oxidants seem to have a scavenging effect on abnormal body cells, which scientists believe is the key to them preventing cancer. The anti-oxidants may rid the body of these rogue cells before they can develop into something more dangerous, like cancer cells.

There have been dozens of studies linking green tea with different forms of cancer, including prostate cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, and esophageal cancer. However, until recently, there has not been any evidence that green tea can prevent ovarian cancer.

However, one study reported by the UK Tea Council, over 60,000 Swedish women were examined and interviewed regarding their dietary habits, including their consumption of green tea. The women were between the ages of 40 and 76. The study followed the women for over 15 years, and concluded the following:

• The women who drank green tea on a regular basis were far less likely to develop ovarian cancer • The more tea a woman consumed, the lower her risk. In fact, each additional cup of green tea per day above 2 decreased risk by an additional 18%

This is very promising news for women. Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer in women (not counting skin cancer). It is the fifth most common cancer death in women. It is estimated that about 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed this year and about 15,000 women will die this year from this form of cancer.

The rate of this cancer is reducing. The American Cancer Society reports that the incidence of ovarian cancer has gone down about 0.07 percent each year since 1985. Most victims of this form of cancer are over the age of 55, and it is slightly more common in Caucasian women than women of other ethnicities.

If green tea can help reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer, this is a simple way for women to protect their health. Reproductive cancers can be particularly frightening to women, and we are regularly looking for ways to prevent them.

It's important for all women to eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise. Both of these are very important to preventing all kinds of disease.

In addition, it's critical to have regular gynecological care. Women who regularly visit their gynecologist and get routine testing as often as the doctor recommends are taking important steps in protecting their reproductive health.

Many reproductive problems, including cervical and ovarian cancer often do not show symptoms until they are far advanced, when they are much more difficult to treat. So, seeing your doctor regularly can help ensure that problems are detected early on, when treatment is more likely to be successful. And, try some green tea.

There's no downside to adding green tea to your diet. It's healthy and delicious and has no side effects. You can drink it hot or cold, and today it's easy to find it in a variety of flavors.

In addition, green tea extract is available in tablet form, so that you can get an even higher dose of green tea each day. You certainly have nothing to lose by adding green tea to your diet and you may be gaining a long healthy life! Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, green tea and wu long tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com ]]> Ovarian Cysts Following The Menopause: Factors, Dangers And Solutions http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-following-the-menopause-factors-dangers-and-solutions http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-following-the-menopause-factors-dangers-and-solutions#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:27 +0000 ovarian cystsmagnetic resonance imagingmagnetic resonance imaging mrica 125 levelsresonance imaging mriovarian cystrisk cases http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-following-the-menopause-factors-dangers-and-solutions s can still occur after menopause even though this is less frequent than before. Women after menopause with an ovarian cyst that does not respond to conservative management may need to undergo an oophorectomy. In this case the ovaries are removed within a clinical bag so that the system cannot rupture inside the cavity of the peritonea. The recommendation for women after menopause is to take a sonography test for CA 125 using a transvaginal grayscale. Doppler scans, computed tomography (CT) and (MRI) are all less useful for system detection after menopause. The best solution to understand the situation with ovarian cysts is transvaginal ultrasound because of the increased sensitivity and detail with this method. Nonetheless, transabdominal assessment should be used for larger cysts.

After menopause, ovarian cysts are contracted by about 17 percent of women. No optimal management solution for cysts exists. Many cysts will be reabsorbed by themselves without major difficulty. Malignancy and ovarian cysts do not appear to have much correlation, but ovarian cancer is showing a disturbing rise in older women. Survival is statistically unlikely, if the cancer spreads beyond the ovary. To be completely sure it is necessary to do a full laparotomy and staging procedure, even though it is well to be suspicious of the possible malignancy of all ovarian cysts in women after the menopause. From a sample of 226 women recent research on post-menopausal ovarian cysts suggests that ovarian cysts that are smaller than 50mm in diameter are benign and can be treated with safe management involving regular monitoring of the cyst size and the .

There are two main questions concerning ovarian cysts for women after menopause: what is the best management; and where the treatment should take place. A gynecologist generalist should be able to manage low-, but intermediate-risk cases should be referred to a cancer unit and those women who represent high-risk cases should go to a cancer center. Management changes should be revised accordingly when used with an index to determine malignancy risk. Measurement of CA 125 which is used in more than four out of every five studies is a typical test here. Usually a cutoff of 30 u/ml is used with test specificity of 75 percent and sensitivity of 81 percent. Using ultrasound has demonstrated 73 percent specificity and 89 percent sensitivity. To usefully evaluate ovarian cysts, Doppler sonography with color flow has also proven its worth. It is less effective in the evaluation of a tumor as benign or malignant to examine the cytological fluid from an ovarian cyst. In this case the sensitivity is only around 25 percent and the danger is greater that the cyst will break open.

The recommendation for women after the menopause when laparoscopic management of ovarian cysts is done is frequently not for cystectomy but in fact for oophorectomy. Trying to use ovarian cyst fluid for a cytological assessment is a common error when trying to evaluate system malignancy. The accuracy factor is only 25 percent with an increased risk of cyst rupture. The higher risk malignancy index indicates all ovarian cysts suspected of malignancy in post-menopausal women. If laparoscopy indicates suspicious clinical evidence, then a full laparotomy and subsequent staging procedures are to be employed. A certified surgeon within a cancer center team that is multidisciplinary is required. For this reason, it may be said that aspiration does not have a role to play after menopause for asymptomatic ovarian cysts management. Notwithstanding, it might still form a part of the pre-surgical management together with laparoscopy and laparotomy. The incision under extension of the midline should include the cytology in the form of ascite washings, laparotomy that is well documented, and biopsies from adhesion and areas that are suspect. It should also include infra-colic omentectomy as well as BSO and TAH. In the case of a malignant cyst, this may have grave repercussions on the probability of survival of the patient.

Similar to a number of other chronic complaints, ovarian cysts after menopause are not caused by one factor only. Conventional medicine that only acts on a particular symptom will therefore not be successful in curing ovarian cysts. Several factors need to be treated in the formation of an ovarian cyst. Some of these are directly responsible for the generation of such cysts, whereas others will act to worsen cysts that already exist. A primary cause might perhaps be dealt with by conventional medicine, but the indirect factors will remain and cause complications. A holistic program is the only possibility to fully relieve yourself from ovarian cysts after menopause. The treatment needs to be multi-dimensional because of the multiple factors involved in ovarian cysts. This is the only way of getting to the underlying problems and eliminating cysts forever.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Post Menopausal Ovarian Cysts ]]> Ovarian Cysts Medications Can Make Your Condition WORSE http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-medications-can-make-your-condition-worse http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-medications-can-make-your-condition-worse#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:08:22 +0000 birth control pillsovarian cystsultrasound testsovarian cystmenstrual cyclesheating padspelvic exam http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-medications-can-make-your-condition-worse s, there are no symptoms and virtually no threat to one's health. They also get cured on their own without any medication or special treatment. Conventional ovarian cyst medications and treatment primarily aim to provide relief from the various symptoms associated with the condition such as pelvic pain or pressure and prevent further development of cysts by preventing ovulation from taking place. Pills for birth control are often resorted to for putting a check on ovulation.

Ovarian Cysts Medicines at the Initial Stages

Functional cysts of the ovary usually disappear within a span of 1 to 2 . After this, your doctor might recommend that you stay under regular observation without any medicine for the purpose of determining if the cyst is disappearing or growing in size by itself. Expect another '' conducted by your health professional within 4 to 8 weeks for further confirmation of how the cyst is behaving.

If the ovarian cyst does not improve even after 1 to 2 menstrual cycles, your consulting physician might suggest some more analytical tests for ascertaining that the symptoms are not being produced by another type of 'ovarian growth'. Some simple measures like taking pain-reducing medicine and using can aid in providing temporary relief from some annoying and often painful symptoms experienced around this time.

Ovarian Cysts Medicines on an Ongoing Basis

Any ovarian cyst that persists for more than 2 or 3 menstrual cycles needs to be investigated thoroughly. When using 'Ultrasound' tests, the cyst will appear to have a weird look. This should be taken seriously because if it is left untreated, the cyst may give rise to the need for medications or surgery for its removal ultimately. You will probably be advised to continue taking '' for preventing ovulation and thus, stopping more cysts from forming. On the flip side, too much of birth control medication may adversely affect your chances of getting a healthy pregnancy later on.

Considering Surgery

The need for surgery arises when oral medication fails to make the cyst go away. This surgery, known as cystectomy, can be done with the help of laparoscopic means, which basically requires a little incision and is a very safe method. Extreme pain that is associated with advanced stages of the condition may require a surgical operation on an emergency basis. If the case is found to be more severe (revealed by means of ), or if there is a risk of ovarian cancer or other threats to the patient's life involved, a more extensive surgery viz. laparotomy, which involves removing the larger abdominal incision, is recommended.

Surgical means are often sought to confirm the diagnosis of the cyst. It also helps in evaluating the growths in the ovary when a possibility of cancer in the ovary is suspected. What is important to realize is that surgery may not be the absolute or permanent solution to the problem of ovarian cysts. This usually presupposes the removal of one or more ovaries. Surgical intervention becomes necessary when the patient faces complications like rupturing or twisting (torsion), severe bleeding, extreme pain, enlargement of cyst (more than 3 inches) which causes it to press against other internal organs and more. A persistent nature of the cysts which refuse to go on their own over time, and anything unusual observed through ultrasound tests may also necessitate a surgery.

In spite of the obvious benefits of getting a surgery done to remove ovarian cysts, there have been reports of some complications associated with such a procedure. The complications thrown up by laparoscopic surgery may be in the form of difficulties while accessing, operative procedure complications or in some rare cases, pneumoperitoneum physiological complications.

Surgery Choices

Surgery choices can be broadly divided into two types -- In case of small incisions it is laparoscopy and when the abdomen area needs to be cut it is laparotomy. Laparoscopy is often used to confirm the presence of ovarian cysts in woman who are still capable of bearing children. Non-cancerous ovarian cysts, even if they are persistent, large or painful, can be removed easily by laparoscopy. The ovary is spared in such a procedure. Laparotomy is opted for cysts that have grown too large. This is also the preferred mode of surgery for cases involving ovarian cancer, or if when there are problems in the abdomen or in the pelvic region. For a patient with cancer, a larger incision is required to enable the surgeon to study the area closely to remove the cancerous growth, which is a difficult proposition with laparoscopy.

Factors to be considered

One of the most important points to ponder and take up for consideration before initiating a treatment is if you get cysts once menopause has set in. There is an increased risk of cancer in the ovary after menopause. Thus, all the 'Postmenopausal Ovarian Growths' should be carefully checked and investigated for signs of cancer. Doctors often would advise on removing the affected ovary or both, viz. oophorectomy, if cysts develop after menopause on an ovary. Interestingly, there is a growing trend of moving away from surgery, particularly when the cyst is small in size and quite simple for postmenopausal women, and medication is strongly favoured to it. But beware, certain postmenopausal cysts in the ovary like unilocular cysts have thin walls and a compartment and can lead to cancer.

Holistic approach

Adopting a holistic approach when the ovarian cyst is at an early stage can help to prevent complications in the future and improve life in general. The holistic method remains simple and it is also among the least painful methods for curing cysts in the ovary. It operates on the central philosophy, 'Prevention is better than cure'. It not only aims to cure ovarian cysts in affected women, but also promotes means that prevent them from appearing in the first place. It lays tremendous stress upon two aspects, viz. optimism and physical fitness. Medications for ovarian cysts have found a new hope with holistic remedies.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts Medication ]]> Natural Cure For Ovarian Cyst That Get Results http://www.artwoo.com/article/natural-cure-for-ovarian-cyst-that-get-results http://www.artwoo.com/article/natural-cure-for-ovarian-cyst-that-get-results#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:22:28 +0000 causes of ovarian cystovarian cystsconventional medical treatmentsgenetic predispositionenvironment causesnatural cureroutine check http://www.artwoo.com/article/natural-cure-for-ovarian-cyst-that-get-results natural cure for is becoming more and more popular as compared to . The reason being conventional methods fail to cure the condition completely. Conventional methods for a long time have been the only option available, but because of its many negative points, ultimately people have understood that natural methods are more beneficial in treating ovarian cysts. Also, extensive research in this field has convinced people that in cases concerning ovarian cysts, the natural cure is the best one.

Understanding ovarian cysts

Ovarian cysts are common in women of child bearing age. Most of the time these cysts are harmless and don't cause any trouble. But in some rare cases the cysts can turn malignant and make the situation fatal. So, even if your cyst is not causing any problem it is best to follow some natural treatment in order to avoid any further complication. The presence of an ovarian cyst becomes apparent generally during a up or when the patient complains of severe pain and intense craps during menstruation. An ovarian cyst can be compared to a bubble; it is basically fluids enclosed in a slim wall, found in the ovary. The size of the cysts depends on the accumulation of the fluids; it can be very small or very large. Ovarian cysts can be benign or malignant. In most cases the cysts are benign and they resolve on their own with very little or no treatment. But malignant cysts can be fatal too. You should opt for natural cure to treat this condition.

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Ovarian cysts are caused not by one single factor; a host of factors ranging from physical, mental to can be responsible for the formation of cysts. Also the causes might vary from patient to patient. It is important that the medical practitioner tries to find the cause in each respective case so that the right treatment can be followed. Some common causes of ovarian cyst are:

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• Weak immune system.

• Exposure to environmental toxins.

• Insulin resistance.

• Lifestyle related factors.

Getting natural cure

There are various types of natural cure for treating ovarian cysts. Some natural treatment methods are based on herbs and medication, where as some there are other methods that take into account the individual problems of the specific case and combine diet, medicine and life style changes to cure the patient. The time taken in curing an ovarian cyst through natural cures depends on the intensity of the problem. Natural cure is the best solution for the prevention and cure of non malignant cysts. But natural cure is also helpful if start following it right in the initial stages of malignant cysts, i.e. before they have reached mammoth proportions.

Natural cure is a very vast term; it covers many forms of treatments which are very different from each other. Unlike conventional methods in natural cure there no one single treatment. You should be very careful while deciding which natural cure practitioner to approach. There many practitioners who call their mode of treatment natural cure just because they don't have any scientific data to support their treatment. The expertise, knowledge and skill of the practitioner play a big role in dealing with ovarian cysts. So make sure you are going to the right person for treatment. However, you have to keep in mind that natural cure alone is not effective enough to completely cure ovarian cysts. You might take many herbs and supplements but natural cure can't cure ovarian cysts right from the roots. Natural cure addresses only the symptoms. Holistic approach is the best solution while treating ovarian cysts.

Holistic healing

The holistic approach is much more efficient than the natural cure for ovarian cysts. The natural cure only concerns itself with herbs and medication and addresses itself to the symptoms, where as the holistic approach is multidimensional in its approach. The holistic approach addresses the key factors that can cause or aggravate the ovarian cysts. And hence this approach towards the problem helps the patient to get cured easily and completely. Holistic approach is very efficient because it does not follow some general assumptions regarding the cysts, rather in holistic approach the treatment is based on the individual case. This helps the practitioner to deal with the case uniquely and also with such an approach success is sure to come.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Natural Cure for Ovarian Cysts ]]> Obesity And Cancer Survival http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-and-cancer-survival http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-and-cancer-survival#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:27:02 +0000 cancer survivalhealth insurance policyhealth insurance policiescancer treatmentscancer treatmentadequate health insuranceserious health http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-and-cancer-survival serious health conditions for which we can't always pinpoint a cause. We know exactly how serious health conditions such as AIDS are contracted, but cancer is trickier. Many times cancers are caused by environmental factors such as chemicals, smoking, exposure to natural sunlight and unnatural sunlight, such as tanning beds, and even x-rays. Sometimes cancers are genetic; the odds of developing them are great, or, they are simply triggered by these kinds of factors. And then there are the times when cancer shows up unexpectedly with no surface explanation.

While we don't always know what causes cancer, we do know certain steps we can take to help prevent cancer, and maintaining a healthy weight is one of those steps. Studies show that obesity can contribute to various kinds of cancers, such as ovarian, endometrial, colon, kidney, and breast cancers. Being obese can also aid in preventing a person from , and even serve to speed up the progression of cancer.

We have treatments for cancer, and sometimes those treatments work. Whether s work temporarily or for a lifetime is basically a case-by-case outcome. What isn't case-by-case, however, is the cost of cancer treatment. Having can help cover the cost of cancer treatment, but most don't cover all costs, and some don't even cover the treatments at all.

Therefore, relying solely on your to cover the cost of cancer treatments and, hopefully, cancer survival, isn't wise. Cancer survival isn't about how much health insurance you have. Cancer survival isn't about having the best health care that money can buy. Cancer survival is about taking the necessary steps to treat yourself. And, taking the steps to prevent cancer, rather than the steps to finding a health insurance policy that will cover you once you've been diagnosed with cancer, should be the first steps you take. http://www.myquoteguide.com/Car-Tips.shtml http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/ http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/ ]]> Obesity And Cancer Survival http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-and-cancer-survival http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-and-cancer-survival#comments Sat, 10 May 2008 18:20:50 +0000 adequate health insurancehealth insurance policycost of cancer treatmenthealth insurance policiesbest health carebreast cancerscancer survival http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-and-cancer-survival
While we don't always know what causes cancer, we do know certain steps we can take to help prevent cancer, and maintaining a healthy weight is one of those steps. Studies show that obesity can contribute to various kinds of cancers, such as ovarian, endometrial, colon, kidney, and . Being obese can also aid in preventing a person from , and even serve to speed up the progression of cancer.

We have treatments for cancer, and sometimes those treatments work. Whether cancer treatments work temporarily or for a lifetime is basically a case-by-case outcome. What isn't case-by-case, however, is the . Having can help cover the cost of cancer treatment, but most don't cover all costs, and some don't even cover the treatments at all.

Therefore, relying solely on your to cover the cost of cancer treatments and, hopefully, cancer survival, isn't wise. Cancer survival isn't about how much health insurance you have. Cancer survival isn't about having the that money can buy. Cancer survival is about taking the necessary steps to treat yourself. And, taking the steps to prevent cancer, rather than the steps to finding a health insurance policy that will cover you once you've been diagnosed with cancer, should be the first steps you take. http://www.myquoteguide.com/Car-Tips.shtml http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/ http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/ ]]> Delayed Cancer Diagnosis -- How Will it Effect You? http://www.artwoo.com/article/delayed-cancer-diagnosis-how-will-it-effect-you http://www.artwoo.com/article/delayed-cancer-diagnosis-how-will-it-effect-you#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:16:06 +0000 stomach canceraccurate diagnosissymptom of lung cancermortality ratetype of cancertypes of cancerovarian cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/delayed-cancer-diagnosis-how-will-it-effect-you
The importance of an early diagnosis when it comes to Cancer cannot be emphasised enough; in many cases an early diagnosis is the difference between life and death. An early diagnosis is also the deciding factor on your life expectancy. Early diagnosis is crucial regardless of what you have; this is especially true in the case of lung, ovarian and as they have a much lower if they receive a prompt diagnosis.

Sadly some people aren't treated as early as they should be. There are many reasons for this such as a patient didn't think anything of their symptoms and dismissed them as something else so they didn't bother going and seeing their doctor. Also many people go to their doctor with symptoms but these symptoms are similar to another disease with the same symptoms so they could easily be dismissed. All of these are common human error but it is important that a doctor goes down all avenues when they are diagnosing you.

An example of why it is so important to catch any form of cancer early is people who are diagnosed with at the earliest stage they have a 92% to 93% of a five year survival but this can quickly be reduced to 11% or 12% if the cancer has seriously advanced.

An example of when a diagnosis goes beyond simple human error is if a smoker goes to see a doctor with a cough and the doctor merely puts it down to the fact that they smoke. This is completely unacceptable as a cough is one . In a case such as this the doctor should have examined the matter further and investigated the possibility of lung cancer, if for nothing else than to rule it out.

There are many different so in order to make an you need a medical professional to correctly interpret your symptoms and by looking at your test results thoroughly. Failure to accurately diagnose allows the cancer to spread and grow, which can be at an alarming rate depending on where the cancer is and how advanced or aggressive it is.

If a cancer diagnosis is failed to be made then your correct treatment will be delayed, which will increase your chance of dying from the disease; however this problem can also be turned around, which basically means that if a doctor makes a diagnosis of cancer and there is no cancer present then this can cause a person a lot of unnecessary emotional suffering and shock and it may even lead to them receiving the incorrect treatment. Any situation such as this will be viewed as a form of medical negligence.

If you feel that you have suffered from medical negligence in the past three years due to actions that were taken or actions that were failed to be taken when it comes to your Cancer diagnosis then you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Thousands of men and women across the UK have already claimed the compensation that they deserve after being involved in some form of a medical negligence claim, now it's your turn so get in touch with a legal team today to find out where you stand with making a claim for compensation.Helen is the web master of Accident Consult, specialists in all aspects of Medical Negligence Compensation Claims. ]]> Diagnosing Ovarian Cysts: Why Initial Diagnosis is Crucial to Your Health http://www.artwoo.com/article/diagnosing-ovarian-cysts-why-initial-diagnosis-is-crucial-to-your-health http://www.artwoo.com/article/diagnosing-ovarian-cysts-why-initial-diagnosis-is-crucial-to-your-health#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:43:20 +0000 treatment of ovarian cystscorrect diagnosissubtle symptomsuniform treatmentpelvic areainitial stagesmedical practitioner http://www.artwoo.com/article/diagnosing-ovarian-cysts-why-initial-diagnosis-is-crucial-to-your-health treatment of ovarian cysts is the of ovarian cysts. No cure is possible until and unless there the right diagnosis. It is true that if you overlook the warning signals or symptoms then the diagnosis of the ovarian cysts can be really difficult. And in some cases there tends to very few or even none of the usual symptoms apparently available. However, very can be found. And you yourself can definitely diagnose your own condition through different ways that are available. But you first need to understand the different techniques in order to accurately understand your condition.

The need for diagnosis

The correct diagnosis is the first step taken towards the treatment of ovarian cysts. Diagnosis helps in selecting the right course of treatment as well. Sometimes in the absence of the right diagnosis even some cases of manageable cases of ovarian cysts have turned complicated and dangerous. In absence of diagnosis sometimes women tend to turn to home made remedies which do nothing but delay the actual treatment and further complicate the case. More so since no has yet been found for all the various form of ovarian cysts, a wrong treatment can really be very dangerous. The right diagnosis is really the most important thing in case of a ovarian cyst.

Self-diagnosis

Diagnosing ovarian cysts medically can be lot easier if a woman understands the symptoms herself first. In such cases it is possible to start treatment right at the . There are lot of common symptoms that can help a woman to understand if she might be suffering from this particular condition before she decides to go to a .

(1) Irregular menstruation: In most cases of ovarian cysts women suffer from irregular menstruation conditions. They tend to miss months at a stretch or they might have months of very less flow or too heavy in fact.

(2) Pain in the : In many cases women tend to feel a continuous severe kind of pain in their pelvic area without any apparent reason. This can be a sign of the presence of the ovarian cyst condition.

(3) Infertility: temporary infertility and repeated miscarriages can be a sign of ovarian cysts.

(4) Change in the structure of the body: Ovarian cysts sometimes affect the hormonal balance of the body. In such cases the woman might start looking less feminine or start gaining a lot of weight suddenly.

(5) Sudden appearance of facial hair, hoarseness of voice is also a symptom of ovarian cysts.
(6) Pressure on bladder: Ovarian cysts can cause a pressure on the bladder which might lead to frequent urination or the urge to urinate frequently or other related problems.

(7) Miscellaneous symptoms: Some other symptoms include breast tenderness, nausea, and vomiting, severe pain during sexual intercourse, dizziness, weakness, pain and cramps, acne problems and many more related problems.

Sometimes it becomes very difficult to self diagnosis the condition. As has been mentioned earlier sometimes there is simply no apparent symptoms available to suggest the presence of the condition. In such cases the condition becomes apparent only during regular ultra sound examinations or pelvic examination of the patient. The diagnosis should definitely be confirmed scientifically. Symptoms might also vary from one case to another, but anything abnormal related to gynecological health should always be checked out with a medical practitioner.

Steps after diagnosis

Once diagnosis of the ovarian cyst is confirmed treatment should start immediately. Many forms of ovarian cysts resolve themselves on their own but some are serious and require intensive treatment. Most women opt for conventional medication but unfortunately conventional medication does not hold an ultimate solution for this condition. It is because though conventional medication does relieve the symptoms but it cannot completely eliminate cause of the cysts. Hence, the cysts kept recurring unless their root is cleared completely. Thus after diagnosis it becomes important that you look for alternative forms of therapy in order to get completely cured.

The complete cure of ovarian cysts is possible through the holistic approach. After the diagnosis you should consult a holist practitioner who will go beyond the mere diagnosis and find out the real cause behind the condition. The holistic practitioner will look for individual characteristics of the cysts, the actual cause, and the best treatment possible. With the help of the multidimensional approach of holistic treatment it is possible to completely wipe out the ovarian cysts and its actual cause, thus preventing it from recurring ever again.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Diagnosing Ovarian Cysts ]]> Life Insurance And Critical Illness Insurance. http://www.artwoo.com/article/life-insurance-and-critical-illness-insurance http://www.artwoo.com/article/life-insurance-and-critical-illness-insurance#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:00:07 +0000 breast cancerbrca1 geneovarian cancerassociation of british insurersgene mutationscritical illness insuranceinsurance premiums http://www.artwoo.com/article/life-insurance-and-critical-illness-insurance ovarian cancer then from next year onwards, you could face higher . You could even be refused cover altogether.

When these women apply for life and critical illness cover, the insurance industry wants to ask them whether they have been tested for the BRCA1 or BRCA2. These are the gene complications that increase the chances of them developing these cancers. But before the insurance companies can ask these questions on their application forms, they must get approval from the Genetics and Insurance Committee, the body that advises the Government on these and similar issues.

In the coming months the (ABI) will be requesting the Committee for authority to ask women whether they have been tested positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. These are the mutations that are present in 1 in 10 of newly diagnosed cases of ovarian cancer and 1 in 20 of new cases of . Approximately 1 in 850 women in Britain inherit a faulty and of those, 14 -- 18% will develop breast cancer during in their lives.

On the web site for the Genetics and Insurance Committee we found a notice saying, " The Committee expects that the Association of British Insurers will submit in late 2006/2007 four revised and updated applications for the use of adverse results from the predictive genetic tests of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (breast/ovarian cancer) in helping to determine insurance premiums for life and ".

So far, application forms issued by British insurance companies are only allowed to ask for the results of predictive tests for Huntington's disease. Even then, the question can only be asked when the application is for more than £500,000 of life insurance cover or mote than £300,000 for critical illness insurance or over £30,000 for payment protection insurance. This rule is set under an agreement entered into by the insurance industry which is due to expire in 2011 but the Chairman of the ABI's Genetics Working Party, Harpal Karlcut, is reported in the trade insurance magazine "Cover", as saying: -

"We are looking to get approval for the breast cancer test by the end of the year", adding, "The two breast cancers are the next conditions that we will look at but after that we don't see the need to look at other conditions. We do keep an eye out for what diseases may come up in the future but there is nothing else on the horizon". We add another important rider -- yet! About The Author: Express http://www.express-life-insurance.co.uk specialise in life insurance quotations but also offer both critical illness cover - http://www.express-life-insurance.co.uk/what-is-critical-illness-insurance.htm and life assurance policies. Express Life insurance also provide access to a large bank of helpful life insurance articles. ]]> Complications Of Ovarian Cysts Can Be DANGEROUS http://www.artwoo.com/article/complications-of-ovarian-cysts-can-be-dangerous http://www.artwoo.com/article/complications-of-ovarian-cysts-can-be-dangerous#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:22:27 +0000 dermoid ovarian cystssymptoms of an ovarian cysttypes of human tissuesbenign cystspain in the abdomenmany other typeshuman eggs http://www.artwoo.com/article/complications-of-ovarian-cysts-can-be-dangerous pain in the abdomen. These cysts also create a sort of pressure on the bladder which might lead to frequent urination or the urge to urinate more frequently. The treatment of these complications of ovarian cysts can be handled through the holistic approach.

There is another reason why it is so important to get yourself checked for the condition of ovarian cysts. Though in most cases ovarian cysts are benign in nature yet in some cases women do develop complicated forms of ovarian cysts which are not that common. It is these uncommon forms of cysts that give rise to various forms of complications and problems. It is also been noted that sometimes the have been mistaken as the symptoms of pregnancy. In fact many women have realized the truth only after they had severe bleeding which they mistook for a miscarriage and when for a checkup.

It is not that only a malignant cyst can cause complications, but cysts that do cause complications are not benign in nature. And it is only at a very late stage that you might be able to realize the pain or the symptoms of the cyst. Ovarian cysts can also affect the fertility of the patient. There might be cases where a cyst occurs when the patient has already reached her menopause, in such cases complications are bound to occur and most of these cysts turn cancerous.

Let us now know some more about the various types of non- that are known to cause more complications than the other types.

(1) The : These cysts are formed by the same cells that produce the . Because of this reason, these cysts at times contain teeth, hair skin or many other . This condition can become very painful if the cysts becomes very large in size and also these cysts have a tendency to twist over themselves which makes the condition even more painful.

(2) Endometriomas: This particular cyst develops from the cells of the uterus that grow on the lining outside the uterus and might get attached to the ovary.

(3) Cystadenomas: These cysts grow up to be as big as 12 inches in size. They cause various kinds of complications and can even cause the ovary to twist which is a very painful condition. These cysts are filled with fluids.

Complications also depend on the type of the ovarian cyst. The non functional cysts cause complications, may be because the benign or functional cysts can be easily treated with medicines and surgery. Also, sometimes in rare cases the cyst develops its own set of complications which makes it different from any particular category of cysts and also makes diagnosis and the treatment difficult. Also, ovarian cysts cause a lot of pain and discomfort during intercourse, and it might also lead to bleeding in fact.

But all these complications related to ovarian cysts can be treated. But most of the conventional treatments focus only on the symptoms rather than on the root cause of the problem. The holistic approach on the other hand emphasizes the need to eliminate the root cause of the ovarian cysts instead of just treating the symptoms. The root cause of the ovarian cyst may vary from obesity to a weak immune system, accumulation of toxics in the digestive system, genetics and poor diet and various other health related issues.

Thus, in order to completely get rid of the complications of the ovarian cysts you need to remove the root cause of the cysts, and for that reason the best approach would be the holistic approach.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts ]]> Ovarian Cyst Surgery Can Be Avoided http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-surgery-can-be-avoided http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-surgery-can-be-avoided#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:08:28 +0000 ovarian cystovary removalovarian cystswoman sufferingadequate precautionsconventional medicineemotional issue http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-surgery-can-be-avoided ovarian cyst is popular among practitioners of when they deal with serious and complex cases of cysts in the ovary. But this is the worst possible thing that could happen to a from this condition. This procedure is carried out only in extreme cases and especially when the cyst starts assuming life-threatening proportions. But more than the risks involved, it is actually what effect the surgery will have and the trauma which is often what happens afterwards that becomes important. What you can do however is, well in time, to try to know what the particular conditions in your case are and then take so that you are not beset with complications that will make it impossible for you to avoid a surgery later in life.

Surgery types

Fortunately, the surgery becomes necessary only in a few cases of . However it might become necessary when the ovarian cyst takes a turn for the worse and becomes serious. Other reasons because of which surgery becomes necessary are the chances of a rupture, some abnormality in the cyst, cancer and other complications. However there can be quite a few types of ovarian cyst surgeries -- here are a few of them:

(1) Cystectomy: It aims to remove the ovarian cyst. Actually in this process, just the ovarian cyst is removed while the surgery is carried out, and not the ovary itself. Because of this, women tend to prefer this.

(2) : Sometimes there are more serious conditions of ovarian cysts that may also be of a recurring nature -- they can be cured only by the removal of either any one or in some cases even both the ovaries. Naturally, removing the ovaries becomes an extremely for women -- when the ovaries are removed, it can cause immense trauma amongst women of child bearing age. Fortunately, even when both the ovaries are removed, the woman can still remain fertile. But, this process is best avoided as it can be hugely stressful, traumatic and complicated.

There are two kinds of ovarian cyst surgeries -- based on the techniques and the nature

(1) Open surgery: This surgery is carried out by making an open abdomen cut. However the open surgery causes stress and trauma and there may even be some complications when the process is carried out. The recovery process is also often long. But if you need to opt for the open surgery do ensure that you have it done by a skilled surgeon.

(2) Laparoscopic surgery: This surgery is the latest development, and it is less painful and the use of the latest technologies ensures that there is less stress too. When compared to the open surgery, Laparoscopy is safe, painless and it is quick, and the time needed for recovery is also less. But not only that, even the risks involved are fewer -- it is therefore much more popular amongst surgeons and patients alike.

Surgery to the ovarian cyst often causes a trauma in women. However, this may be avoided, if a few precautions are taken. The right treatment process should be avoided from the beginning itself -- this when done will ensure that there are no final complications of ovarian cyst after the surgery. But in some cases (particularly when they are cancerous) removing the ovarian cyst through surgery remains the only option -- because the woman's life can be in danger. In such cases, there is no option but to adopt this procedure. But those are rarities because with care and prevention, surgery can be avoided. Follow the holistic approach because it can make a positive difference by letting you get rid of the ovarian cyst and prevent surgery too.

Care and prevention

There are some conventional treatments and prescription pills that can keep the cyst under control. But the problems is, these conventional treatments often come with side effects, and due to this the cyst keeps thriving and may lead to complications, which ultimately mean that surgery may become necessary. Because of this the problem needs to be cured and not just managed. And this can be achieved provided the real causes are eliminated. The fact is, this is only possible through the holistic approach.

To achieve a cure for the cyst, natural remedies are followed by the holistic approach. But there is more to the approach -- it promotes healthy living through diet supplements, emotional healing and lifestyle changes. The holistic approach works very well because the practitioner can customize a plan based on the merits of the individual case. And thus before a surgery is opted for, the holistic approach needs to be tried for ovarian cysts. It has been seen that cysts that could be cured only through surgery can also be treated by the holistic approach, and this is due to its multidimensional approach. Do not jump for surgery immediately -- get in touch with a holistic practitioner to find out your options.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cyst Surgery]]>