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Troubles in Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer Early. English 12 Ryan Booker Taylor Davis Paul Han Joshua Boatright. Statistics and Average Diagnosis.
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Troubles in Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer Early English 12 Ryan Booker Taylor Davis Paul Han Joshua Boatright
Statistics and Average Diagnosis • As stated by O’Rourke and Mahon “ Ovarian Cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among American Women.” (2002) • White women have the highest incidence and death rate from ovarian cancer
Statistics and Average Diagnosis Cont. • Ovarian Cancer is the leading cause of death in industrialized nations
Leading Symptoms • Abdominal bloating and discomfort • Dyspepsia • Changes in bowel or bladder function • Constipation • Inability to urinate • Weight loss or gain
Aspects That Influence Onset • Age • Hereditary • Fertility/Infertility • Environmental Conditions • Obesity • HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy)
Cancerous Ovary Healthy Ovary
Oral Contraceptives Pregnancy Breast Feeding Salpingo-Oophorectomy Preventative Measures
Current Applications and Screening • Physical Examination • CA-125 • Ultrasound
Advancements in Early Detection • Blood Tests • Lysophosphatidic Acid (LPA) • Epidermal Growth Factor (p110ErbB1) • Osteopontin • Ovarian Pap Test • Laparoscopy
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