Genetic screening for BRCA 1 and BRCA2 is a useful method of testing women who may have an increased risk of ovarian (and breast) cancer. Not all mutations a person has are harmful, however a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 greatly increases a woman’s lifetime risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. Approximately 10% of ovarian cancers occur … Read moreGenetic Screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2: Determining Your Cancer Risk

What Exactly are Borderline Ovarian Tumors? Borderline ovarian tumors are a type of epithelial ovarian tumors that exhibit some characteristics of malignancy, but appear to still be early enough in their development to be treated successfully. With tumors of this kind, the usual course of treatment is to surgically remove the growth and conduct a biopsy. The structure of … Read moreBorderline Ovarian Tumors

Epithelial carcinoma is one of the three main classes of the ovarian tumor. Reported most often in women who have reached adulthood, this form of cancer is formed from cells that are located along the surface of the ovary. Epithelial ovarian tumors are easily the most common form of cancer that is found in the ovaries, accounting for … Read moreEpithelial Carcinoma

Also known as a mature or cystic teratoma, the dermoid ovarian cyst is a relatively common type of benign tumor that can develop in the ovaries. In fact, this type of cyst accounts for roughly one-third of benign ovarian tumors that are diagnosed each year. Usually found in women in the early years of adulthood, the chances … Read moreDermoid Ovarian Cyst

What is it? A complex ovarian cyst is a type of cyst that has both solid and liquid components. Found in the ovary and encased in a thin wall, a complex cyst can appear to be exactly like a basic cyst. However, complex cysts have a higher potential to become life threatening and should be … Read moreComplex Ovarian Cyst

Identifying Early Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer One of the most difficult issues in detecting the early symptoms of ovarian cancer is that the signs are often barely perceptible. This means that you may experience one or more symptoms for some time before you notice that something is not quite right with your help. Since early detection is … Read moreEarly Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer awareness refers to the education women on the characteristics of ovarian cancer, such as the symptoms and whom it affects. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological cancers and there is no effective screening test to detect it, so until there is a test, awareness is best. Early detection greatly increases survival, so knowing … Read moreOvarian Cancer Awareness