Information about different types of cancer
Posted in Ovarian Cancer on Oct 3rd, 2008
In the US, ovarian cancer is the fourth major cause of death from cancer for women and affects 1 in 57 women. This can be successfully treated if it is diagnosed early. However, only about 24% of ovarian cancer cases are detected early on, resulting in lower survival rates. Hence, it is highly essential for women to watch for early symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Posted in Ovarian Cancer on Sep 8th, 2008
INTRODUCTION: About 15,280 women die every year in the US from ovarian cancer. Despite this, the 5-year survival rate for the disease has improved greatly in the last 30 years. The prognosis of ovarian cancer is closely tied to the stage at diagnosis. There is no approved screening method available at present for ovarian cancer.
Posted in General, Ovarian Cancer on Mar 4th, 2008
Author: Peter sams
Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in your ovaries. Only women have ovaries, so only women get this kind of cancer.
Many types of tumors can start growing in the ovaries. Some are benign, meaning they are noncancerous. Benign tumors do not spread and can be treated by removing one ovary, or part of [...]