Is ovarian cancer still considered a disease of the elderly?
Ovarian cancer is mostly a disease diagnosed in elderly women. Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed at any age, although it usually occurs in women who have been through menopause.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis, demographics; Posted 13 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Can ovarian cancer develop after having ovaries removed?
Risk-reducing surgery may be recommended to remove both ovaries for prevention of ovarian cancer. While very uncommon, it’s possible to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer after the ovaries have been removed.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, prevention, risk, recurrence; Posted 14 months ago by Andreas Obermair
How we diagnose ovarian cancer
An ovarian cancer diagnosis can only be confirmed by taking a tissue sample (biopsy) and examining the cells under a microscope.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis; Posted 14 months ago by Andreas Obermair