Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Introduction

Cancer cells have the ability to divide uncontrollably and grow over the natural organ boundaries. The ovary consists of several types of cell, in which there are chances that cancer can be produced. In most cases, 90% cancers are epithelial tumors. The cells of ovarian cancer can also reach other organs of the abdominal cavity, where they form remote settlements (metastases). Most attacks of ovarian cancer arise in peritoneum, the lymph nodes and the intestines, which are mostly the outer layers of the wall of the gastrointestinal tract which can be affected (Kosary, 2013). The peritoneum consists of two layers, on the one lining the abdominal wall and the internal organs on the other wrap (such as the liver, intestines and bladder). If a patient abdominal fluid (ascites) develops, this may be an indication of tumor produced in the peritoneum (Johannes, 2010). The ascites occur in the tumor nodules can affect the peritoneum (peritoneal) and ensure the vessels for the resumption of absorption of water from the abdomen which can be found in the bloodstream.

Discussion

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers among women. It is difficult for the doctors to diagnose it in early stages. Ovarian cancer starts showing its symptoms, abdominal pain, in the late stages of the disease when the size of the tumor grows up to 15 cm in diameter, usually grows outside the ovaries and oppresses the neighboring organs. They may appear as nausea, vomiting and ascites.

Nonspecific symptoms can include longer-term problems with the digestive system including stomach upset, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, feeling of fullness and increased abdominal circumference. Others may be fatigue, weakness, malaise, loss of appetite, pain on urination, urgency. However, the most commonly reported complaints are gastroenterologist and urologist (nice.org.uk, 2011).

The only advice is looking for another reason, as seemingly trivial symptoms recur or persist after symptomatic treatment. Prevention is the key Because of the unusual symptoms of ovarian cancer, it is essential to comply with periodic checkups and thorough medical history. During a visit to the gynecologist a patients must report the general health problems, even if it seems to them as that are not related to the functioning of the reproductive organs. It is important to take into account that the earlier it gets detected; there are more chances of its early recovery.

Many people treat wrong cancer diagnosis and judgment. It is estimated that the chances of recovery is up to 90 percent. The ovaries are two organs about the size of three centimeters (but with variations from age) located at right and left to the uterus which are connected by tubes. They have two functions: to produce hormones and female sexual acolytes and produce female reproductive cells. Every month, when the woman is fertile and not pregnant, the ovaries produce an egg that moves toward the uterus to be fertilized. The ovarian cancer is due to the uncontrolled proliferation of cells of the organ; mostly occur at the time of departing from epithelial cells ...