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Due to the fact that some women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at reproductive age after treatment, some of them might want to have children. Successful pregnancy after the removal of the ovaries and recovery from cancer is possible only if the not damaged tissue was cryopreserved and transpla...
The median age of diagnosis is 63. However, approximately 25% of cases are diagnosed between ages 35 and 54. Caucasian women have the highest rate of diagnosis. The incidence rates for ovarian cancer have been declining slightly over the past years in the U.S., by about 3.2% per year. ...
Numerous studies link asbestos exposure to ovarian cancer. Women with a history of asbestos exposure have higher rates of ovarian cancer.
METHODS: We evaluated secular changes in the incidence of breast, cervical and ovarian cancer in Mumbai women aged 30 – 64 between 1976 and 2005. Age-standardised incidence rates were calculated and presented by site and calendar period. An age – period – cohort (APC) analysis quantified ...
Age greater than 50 years No pregnancies Use of fertilitydrugs: Some studies have shown that the use of fertility drugs increases the risk of ovarian cancer, but study results have not been consistent. Ashkenazi Jewish heritage European (white) heritage: White women are much more likely to have...
aOvarian cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of all gynecologic malignant tumors. More than 70% of patients are late-stage at diagnosis [1], and the 5-year survival rate is approximately 19~40% [2-3]. Locoregional recurrence and distant metastases are ominous events in patients wi...
Age of the patient General health of the patient Type of ovarian cancer Stage and grade of ovarian cancer Degree of spread and metastasis of the cancer Desire to have children Recurrence of cancer Side effects of treatment vs benefits Surgery ...
Summary of Recommendation and Evidence The USPSTF recommends against screening for ovarian cancer in asymptomatic women (D recommendation) (Figure 1). This recommendation applies to asymptomatic women who are not known to have a high-risk hereditary cancer syndrome. Rationale Importance The age-adjusted...
Objective: To determine long-term survival and predictors of recurrence in patients with platinum-treated ovarian cancer who were followed for 10 years after second-look laparotomy with negative findings. Methods: Records were reviewed of 91 consecutive patients with negative findings on second-look lap...