Category: ovarian cancer

Hormone replacement therapy after gynaecological cancer

Premenopausal women who need their ovaries removed for their cancer treatment will become menopausal. This is called surgical menopause.

Posted in cancer recovery, ovarian cancer, hrt; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What to expect after an ovarian cancer diagnosis

In Australia, over 1,500 women are newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Here’s what to expect after each stage of investigation and treatment.

Posted in ovarian cancer, surgery; Posted 3 years ago by Caitlin Horsham

Why there is no screening program for ovarian cancer in Australia

In Australia, more than 1,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Sadly, most women are diagnosed with this disease at advanced stages 3 or 4, resulting in a...

Posted in ovarian cancer, screening, diagnosis; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How long does ovarian cancer take to grow?

Ovarian cancers develop and grow at varying rates over time. Some types of ovarian cancer may grow slowly over years while others can progress very quickly within months.

Posted in ovarian cancer, prognosis, staging; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What causes ovarian cancer?

We don’t know exactly what causes ovarian cancer, but we do know that a family history or genetic mutation can increase a woman’s ovarian cancer risk.

Posted in ovarian cancer, causes; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How would I know if I had ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumour arising from one or both ovaries, which can spread throughout the pelvis and abdomen if not treated early.

Posted in ovarian cancer, symptoms; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Can ovarian cancer be cured?

The chance of a cure depends on the type, grade and stage of ovarian cancer.

Posted in ovarian cancer, treatment; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How reliable are tumour marker tests for ovarian cancer?

Tumour markers are substances found in the blood that are frequently also found in cancer patients. Ovarian cancer tumour markers tests include CA125, CA19.9 and HE4.

Posted in tumour markers, ovarian cancer, diagnosis; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What is the most aggressive type of ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is not one disease but can be made up of different cell clones or types.

Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis, staging; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How do I know if my ovarian cancer has spread?

There is currently no proven screening test for ovarian cancer. If your doctor suspects you have ovarian cancer, you may have blood tests (CA125), and medical imaging scans (ultrasound, CT scan).

Posted in ovarian cancer, biopsy, staging; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

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