Ovarian Cancer In The Reproductive System
Ovarian Cancer in the Reproductive System
Sharon Williams
Rasmussen College
Author Note
This research paper is being submitted on June 21st, 2013, for Joanna Vance’s G150/PHA1500 - Structure and Function of the Human Body course.
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common cancer affecting women today. It has been responsible for more deaths of women of the reproductive system. In the upcoming paragraphs we will identify what Ovarian Cancer is, what are the symptoms, how we can diagnose it, how we can treat it and where to look for it in our family history. At the end we will all have a better understanding of this disease affecting women today.
There are a few different types of ovarian cancers such as Epithelial, Germ cell and sex cord stromal cancers. These cancers can occurs at any age and may produce extra hormones like oestrogen. Ovarian Cancer is caused by cells dividing and multiplying in an unordered way. Nobody completely understands why cancer of the ovary occurs. There isn 't a known cause for ovarian cancer but family history plays a big part in it. Some factors on the chances of getting it through family history would be age, child bearing history, endometriosis and lifestyle and hormonal factors. …show more content…
Taking estrogen replacement therapy for more than five years.
Being 55 and older and never having been pregnant. A woman that has children early has a lower risk of ovarian cancer; having multiple children can also lower the risk of ovarian
Sharon Williams
Rasmussen College
Author Note
This research paper is being submitted on June 21st, 2013, for Joanna Vance’s G150/PHA1500 - Structure and Function of the Human Body course.
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common cancer affecting women today. It has been responsible for more deaths of women of the reproductive system. In the upcoming paragraphs we will identify what Ovarian Cancer is, what are the symptoms, how we can diagnose it, how we can treat it and where to look for it in our family history. At the end we will all have a better understanding of this disease affecting women today.
There are a few different types of ovarian cancers such as Epithelial, Germ cell and sex cord stromal cancers. These cancers can occurs at any age and may produce extra hormones like oestrogen. Ovarian Cancer is caused by cells dividing and multiplying in an unordered way. Nobody completely understands why cancer of the ovary occurs. There isn 't a known cause for ovarian cancer but family history plays a big part in it. Some factors on the chances of getting it through family history would be age, child bearing history, endometriosis and lifestyle and hormonal factors. …show more content…
Taking estrogen replacement therapy for more than five years.
Being 55 and older and never having been pregnant. A woman that has children early has a lower risk of ovarian cancer; having multiple children can also lower the risk of ovarian