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Understanding Ovarian Cancer: Know The Facts
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Nov 7, 2014 - 1:18:44 PM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Ovarian cancer, the eighth most commonly diagnosed and the fifth most common cause of cancer death for women in the United States, is sometimes called a "silent killer." There is currently no reliable screening method to detect ovarian cancer and symptoms often go unnoticed. Early stages of ovarian cancer often present symptoms that are more commonly caused by other less serious conditions, such as abdominal pain, swelling or bloating, or pelvic pressure.

As a result of late diagnosis, 75 percent of patients have ovarian cancer that has spread to nearby organs. The five-year survival rate for these ovarian cancer patients is less than 50 percent.

"It is vitally important for women to understand that their risk of developing ovarian cancer and subsequent prognosis is influenced by several factors, including age, environmental and lifestyle factors, early stage of diagnosis, and family history," said Sue Friedman, founder and Executive Director of Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. "Additionally, the risk of developing ovarian cancer is increased in women with specific inherited genetic abnormalities. One of these risks is associated with BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 mutations."

Consider these facts and work with your doctor to understand your options for ovarian cancer treatment.

Ovarian cancer facts and figures:

If you are living with ovarian cancer, be sure to talk to your doctor about all of your treatment options. And if someone you know has ovarian cancer or may be at risk, please visit www.myOCjourney.com, which is sponsored byAstraZeneca and designed to provide the support you need to live your best life as you fight ovarian cancer.

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