Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the gynecologic cancers and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. Ovarian Cancer will strike more than 22,000+ women in the US this year.
Ovarian Cancer symptoms are very often vague and non symptom specific, so quite commonly women and Doctors usually blame the symptoms on somthing else. Unfortunatly when the the cancer is finally diagnosed, the ovarian tumor will have spread beyond the ovaries into the surrounding tissue or into the blood. The tragic result is that too many women never have a chance against Ovarian Cancer.
It is well documented that abdominal swelling, abdominal bloating, and tight fitting clothes are a initial indicator. Abdominal pelvic pain or pressure is another warning sign that somthing is wrong. Some gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, indigestion, nausea, or changes in bowel movements compounded ontop of the previous said symptoms should be checked by your Doctor. At the same time, if you have irregular periods, vaginal bleeding or vaginal discharge combined with urinary problems, you should notify your Doctor also. Fatigue and / or fever combined with these symptoms should be noted. Any pain during intercourse, back pain, or difficulty breathing are also supporting symptoms that need to be noted.
Researchers have discovered several specific cancer factors that increase a woman's likelihood of developing epithelial Ovarian Cancer. These risk factors do not apply to other lesser types of Ovarian Cancers such as germ cell tumors or stromal tumors. Ovarian Cancer is more common in women who have not had any children. The more children a woman has had, the lower the risk is of developing Ovarian Cancer.
Family history
If you have had breast cancer, then the odds are that you are now also at risk to have an increased risk of developing Ovarian Cancer. Some women have genetic changes in their DNA that increase the likelhood to develop Ovarian Cancer. These genetic changes can be passed from generation to generation, women at risk often have family members with ovarian or breast cancer.. A woman's risk for Ovarian Cancer is 3 times higher if she has a close relative who has had Ovarian Cancer. This risk is increased even more if additional family members have had cancer, especially ovarian or breast cancer.
Age
The majority of Ovarian Cancers develop after menopause. Women are considered to be menopausal when a year exceeds without a menstrual period. Ovarian Cancer is more likely to occur as women get older. About 90% of all Ovarian Cancers are found in women over the age of 50.
Race
Ovarian Cancer is likely to occur 50% more frequently in white women than African American women. Also women of Jewish descent have a 50% higher risk.
Diet
Research also suggests a high fat diet is associated with higher rates of Ovarian Cancer in industrialized nations, but the link remains unproven.
Lifestyle
Studies and historical data suggest that talcum powder applied directly to the genital area may be directly carcinogenic to the ovaries. Predominantly, the studies are suggesting a slight increase in risk of Ovarian Cancer in women who used talc on the genital area. Smoking and alchohol consumption do not directly increase the risk for most Ovarian Cancers, but some studies have found an increased risk for the mucinous type. Alchohol is an acid and does increase the acidity of your body.
Other Risk Factors
Avoid weight-loss diets and fasts. However, do keep in mind that certain kinds of fat restrictions - do reduce the risk of developing Ovarian Cancer. Remember that calorie restriction AFTER the disease has developed may help accelerate the cancer progress.
Dietary factors that contribute to the risk of Ovarian Cancer are much more specific than other types of cancers.
Vegetable fiber decreases risk by approximately 60 percent for each 10-gram increase in the average daily amount of vegetable fiber consumed (5-7 servings of vegetables). For every increase in daily saturated fat consumption of 10 grams (about 100 calories) thusly increases the relative risk of developing Ovarian Cancer by approximately 20%. Consumption of unsaturated fats neither increases nor decreases risk. the cholesterol found in chicken eggs, but not from other sources, increases the risk of developing Ovarian Cancer by approximately 40% for each 100-milligram increase in average daily consumption (1/2 an egg). The risk increases are also associated with the total cholesterol levels over 100 mg/ dl.
The System of Cancer Factors addresses all the bodily conditions of Ovarian Cancer. Please take the time right now to learn and understand how the System of Cancer Factors works. How it works
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