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Troubles in Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer Early

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

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  1. Troubles in Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer Early English 12 Ryan Booker Taylor Davis Paul Han Joshua Boatright

  2. 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

  3. Statistics and Average Diagnosis Cont. • Ovarian Cancer is the leading cause of death in industrialized nations

  4. Leading Symptoms • Abdominal bloating and discomfort • Dyspepsia • Changes in bowel or bladder function • Constipation • Inability to urinate • Weight loss or gain

  5. Aspects That Influence Onset • Age • Hereditary • Fertility/Infertility • Environmental Conditions • Obesity • HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy)

  6. Cancerous Ovary Healthy Ovary

  7. Oral Contraceptives Pregnancy Breast Feeding Salpingo-Oophorectomy Preventative Measures

  8. Current Applications and Screening • Physical Examination • CA-125 • Ultrasound

  9. Advancements in Early Detection • Blood Tests • Lysophosphatidic Acid (LPA) • Epidermal Growth Factor (ErbB1) • Osteopontin • Ovarian Pap Test • Laparoscopy

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