Chronic Disease Risk Assessment: Ovarian Cancer
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Chronic Disease Risk Assessment
Ovarian Cancer.
A cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Most ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial carcinomas (cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg cells).*
Ovarian Cancer is a cancerous growth arising from an ovary. The cancer most commonly forms in the lining of the ovary, resulting in epithelial ovarian cancer, or in the egg cells, resulting in a germ cell tumor. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in women and the leading cause of death from gynecological cancer. A woman …show more content…
Most women with ovarian cancer report one or more symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort, an abdominal mass, bloating, back pain, urinary urgency, constipation, tiredness and a range of other non-specific symptoms, as well as more specific symptoms such as pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding or involuntary weight loss. There can be a build-up of fluid in the abdominal …show more content…
Avoid a diet that is high in saturated fat, low in fiber, and also avoid excessive amounts of alcohol. Instead, eat lean meats, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, fish, seeds, nuts, whole grains and beans.
Step 2: Get some exercise. Obesity is a risk factor for getting ovarian cancer. Perform exercise 30 minutes a day on five or more days a week to help keep weight under control. Some examples are running, weight training, and biking; swimming, rowing or fast-paced walking.
Step 3: Have a baby. Although it may not be the best thing to do at this current moment in your life, having a baby can help lower your risk of ovarian cancer. Your risk can actually get lower with each child you have.
Step 4: Go on the birth control pill. On the opposite side of pregnancy is the birth control pill, also known as an "oral contraceptive." These are actually used to stop the ovulation process and prevent pregnancy. As an added benefit, they can also lower your risk for ovarian
Chronic Disease Risk Assessment
Ovarian Cancer.
A cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Most ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial carcinomas (cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg cells).*
Ovarian Cancer is a cancerous growth arising from an ovary. The cancer most commonly forms in the lining of the ovary, resulting in epithelial ovarian cancer, or in the egg cells, resulting in a germ cell tumor. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in women and the leading cause of death from gynecological cancer. A woman …show more content…
Most women with ovarian cancer report one or more symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort, an abdominal mass, bloating, back pain, urinary urgency, constipation, tiredness and a range of other non-specific symptoms, as well as more specific symptoms such as pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding or involuntary weight loss. There can be a build-up of fluid in the abdominal …show more content…
Avoid a diet that is high in saturated fat, low in fiber, and also avoid excessive amounts of alcohol. Instead, eat lean meats, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, fish, seeds, nuts, whole grains and beans.
Step 2: Get some exercise. Obesity is a risk factor for getting ovarian cancer. Perform exercise 30 minutes a day on five or more days a week to help keep weight under control. Some examples are running, weight training, and biking; swimming, rowing or fast-paced walking.
Step 3: Have a baby. Although it may not be the best thing to do at this current moment in your life, having a baby can help lower your risk of ovarian cancer. Your risk can actually get lower with each child you have.
Step 4: Go on the birth control pill. On the opposite side of pregnancy is the birth control pill, also known as an "oral contraceptive." These are actually used to stop the ovulation process and prevent pregnancy. As an added benefit, they can also lower your risk for ovarian