My gyno has recently said i might have Endo. but i have knots and back pain which is one of the signs of ovarian cancer.. What are my chances of having this.. my gyno is also getting me to go get a transvagional ultrasound…|||no time to play with this toots. have the ultra sound and that will show the doc what you need to know. if further study is required he/she will do it at that point. don%26#039;t wait. have blood work drawn ca125. it doesn%26#039;t show for every type of ovarian cancer, but have it done anyway. don%26#039;t stop and wonder, just do it. too many women die from ovarian cancer because it isn%26#039;t found early enough.|||get tested for the cancer, my grandmother is in remission for it, she had to have her ovaries removed, good luck sweetie!!|||what kind of knots? Did she give you a pap? I doubt it, I knew someone who had it and she had pain on her left lower tummy area|||Just hang in there, and wait to see what the tests will show. Good luck and I%26#039;m sure everything will be fine. I know it%26#039;s a scary thing. Let us know how everything turns out.|||The national cancer institue says chances are 40% average for women. 45% for men to get a cancer at least once in a lifetime.

Chances are those, what you do next is key, find medical help outside the U.S. called Bioelectric closed circuitry, it has a higher success rate of other treatmens and is easier on the patient.

ask me more on www.emfscience.net i would love to help|||i was diagnosed with endometriosis. it happened after i had a tubal pregnancy in my early twenties and had to terminate it. if you have an hmo like i did, those doctors misdiagnosis you all the time. try to get more than one opinion. after i had my second child at 25, it went away. go figure.|||ask for the ca125 test for ovarian cancer.

i have endo and went in for laprascopic surgery in novemebr and they found cancerous cells… stage1 ovarian cancer… i had all the signs and symptoms too. if they catch it in stage 1, its curable, if not, its a long long long long long process.. to beat it..|||Overall, your signs are very general and are not very specific for cancer. If you are younger than 35, the chance of ovarian cancer is small. If you are over 35, there is a bigger chance but still small compared to all other benign conditions. So don%26#039;t worry too much and wait to see the results from your doctor.|||Don%26#039; t mess with this - have a CT scan and a ca125 blood test. I was 29 when diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Am now almost 4 years in remission. But the tumor they removed was the size of a 6 month old featus and had spread to my lymph nodes. I%26#039;m a very lucky woman. A few more months and I would have been a statistic. Get your doctor to do the tests now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think my mom has ovarian cancer. She has had back pain for about 1.5 years now, and doesn%26#039;t eat much. She is 5%26#039;2%26quot;, and about 95 pounds. She can%26#039;t put weight on easily, and a recent pelvis MRI showed something in her ovary. I%26#039;m scared.|||talk to your mom. she may think that you are unaware of what is happening and doesn%26#039;t want to scare you. if she knows that you are aware that there is a problem she will likely inform you of the diagnosis. sometimes the things that we worry about are way worse than the truth|||Those can be symptoms of other things that aren%26#039;t serious, like ovarian cysts. Lots of people have back problems due to nerves or muscle damage and there are plenty that have trouble putting on weight. Try not to worry. It really could be something very common and easy to treat.|||The ovaries tend to produce cysts. And 99% of the time, those cysts are not cancerous. So it%26#039;s likely this is just a harmless cyst, not cancerous at all. There are also a large number of reasons why she could have back pain that have nothing to do with ovarian cancer. The inability to put weight on is probably nothing to worry about, either.

I just found out that my mom has ovarian cancer, but its in the very early stages. What are the chances of her beating it since it is so early?|||Very good as long as it hasn%26#039;t spread to any other organs, tissues, or other systems.|||im living proof that you can beat it. i was diagnosed in the very early stages too and im doing great now. good luck to you and your mom!|||Her chances are excellent! Finding ovarian and cervical cancers early are the keys to their survivability, so just be supportive and hang in there. She%26#039;ll be fine. Good things to keep in mind–if she ends up having to go through chemo, getting her on immune booster vitamins and herbals will help alot when the time comes to keep other illnesses from getting to her system while its fighting off the Cancer. Also, attitude really is everything when it comes to Cancer care. So keep things upbeat, positive and healthy–even in the moments she may wish to discuss %26quot;final arrangements, just in case.%26quot; These are things we all have to deal with in life and as long as its handled in a %26quot;worst case scenario%26quot; setting and then put aside when the plans are there to move onto more positive things, you%26#039;ll both do great. Good luck!|||She has a good chance. Welll good luck to you and your mom!|||If she is in the early stages, chances are very good. I survived it, and am forever grateful for an early diagnosis and treatment. Best wishes to you and your mother.

what is ovarian cancer, and what are the treatments|||Cancer of the ovaries. Typical treatment is surgical removal of the ovary (or both if they both are afflicted), and possibly surrounding organs, if they are also affected by the cancer (if it has spread/metastasized). Then there will be either chemotherapy or radiation therapy, and often both types of therapy, followed, by aggressive follow-up investigations to make sure that the cancer has not returned.

Sadly, because ovarian cancer is often overlooked, ignored, or misdiagnosed, it is a harder cancer to treat because it has more time to spread, thereby making for a higher rate of mortality than other types of reproductive cancers.|||A cancer that occurs in ovaries. Chemo is the treatment that I know of. and Caner is not nice. From what i heard.|||if the cancer can%26#039;t be removed from radiation then they have to remove the ovary%26#039;s

I have recently had surgery for ovarian cancer and have just started Chemotherapy. Has anyone else been through this? Got any tips for lifting myself out of this depression?|||i am an oncology nurse and i see women like u all the time. Its not an uncommon disease. A lot of the women i treat end up beng friends with each other. We run support groups. try talking to your nurses|||Good luck, hope things improve for you. Try to focus on the positive things in your life, your family, the beauty of nature etc.|||I haven%26#039;t had it. But I have relatives that have been through different types of cancer. I just want to wish you the best of luck. You will do great, just keep your optimistic side up. When you feel depressed, seek someone that loves you to take you out someplace fun, or maybe just to talk. I believe in God and I always seek Him for strength. If you seek Him, He will also give you the strength you need.

Best wishes…|||Sorry I have not, but I had to send my Best Wishes to you. Good Luck and hang on in there.. xx|||Be strong,and i wish you all the best..|||I had Ovarion Cancer, until I went through chemotherapy and had surgery. I lost partially my hair, but that was okay. I got a wig that suction cupped to my head and now my hair is growing back. To lift yourself out of depression, go on a vacation with the family. It helped me during cancer. Hope I lifted your spirit enough =)|||no i havent sorry but i hope you get better soon xxx|||I have found when I look after people who have any type of cancer, getting the patients to talk to each other and make friends, so they can share experiences with each other and give each other advice.

Chemo as you know is going to make you feel really rotten at times, so you need a support network to help you through the bad times as well as be there for the good.

Keep communicating with your closest family members and friends and use them for help and support. Don%26#039;t be afraid to ask as they will only be too happy to help.

Good luck with your treatment, all the best x|||Hi, Yes I have been there. I was 23 when I had a total hysterectomy last year. At the time I took it in my stride (in between times when I did fall apart) and I thought I would be fine. Then the hair loss really took it%26#039;s toll on me…it was part of me, it defined my apperance and suddenly I looked so different. The main thing that hit me is the fact I can%26#039;t have a baby. I%26#039;m struggling even now to come to terms with that but it will get easier I promise you.

If your feeling down arrange to go for lunch with a friend or buy a new top, it will cheer you up. If you feel down talk to your friends and family, if they know how your feeling they can support you. You will be feeling very tired and weak from the chemo so don%26#039;t expect to feel great immediately. When the chemo ends you will be able to pick yourself up and start again, for now stay positive and try and do one thing everyday no matter how small.

If you want to chat please email me xxxxx

Hi,

My dr found a cyst on or in my ovary last year in october. it didn%26#039;t get any better with the birth control pill. only 2cm. but they weren%26#039;t sure if it%26#039;s on my ovary or fallopian tube (im very confused)

so on and off i%26#039;ve been having pain on my right side. the dr finally scheduled a laproscapy and take out or do whatever next week. last week i had sirious abdominal pain and dirrehea and lower right pain in the front and back, to the point where i can barely walk and went to the er. they gave me morphine and told me i probably just had a stomach virus. i am fallowing up with my dr today. i looked up these symptoms and it sounds like ovarian cancer. still feeling pain front and back side. what do i do? they are not budging and i%26#039;m very uncomfortable.|||Wow, you just explained what I%26#039;ve been feeling too! I don%26#039;t have insurance to be checked though and I%26#039;ve had those problems for at least 2 years now. I also just had surgery not long ago (gallbladder removal) so I%26#039;m having all different sorts of pains.

I%26#039;d say go back and see your doctor. Tell him/her everything you%26#039;ve been feeling and don%26#039;t be a pushover. Tell them you want something done now. Whether its tests/surgery or at least give you some pain pills to take home until your scheduled surgery apt.

Best of luck and wishes!|||It sounds like Ovarian Cancer. My mom had a cyst on her right side and they took out the Fallopian tube. It could be non-cancerous so don%26#039;t loose hope yet. I wish you the best of luck! :)|||Sound like, you might have a Ovarian Cancer. Best things for you ask your doctor. They might have to remove the ovarian, if this necessary.|||you did not say how old yopu are - but ovarian cancer can/does usually show up in the mid 20 to the mid 30%26#039;s. I am lost as to why your doctor did not have you do an u/s and or an MRI before scheduling surgery or now that you are having pain. It honestly sounds like your cyst burst (which would point to that it is most likely NOT ovarian cancer) . When i have had cyst burst i was unable to go to work or school for days - and was also give heavy duity drugs like you were. a 2cm cyst is actually not that large (2.5 cm = 1 inch for ref) but the effects from them on your GI track etc can be very large. You could also ask your doctor for a CA-125 to help setting your mind and a repeat u/s as if the cyst burst they would be able to see that and the CA-125 is an indicator (the only one that we have at this point) for OC. good luck and try to relax.

I%26#039;m 16, Am I too young to have ovarian cancer?|||No, but why would you think you have it?

Before you get all worked up, go see a doctor if you are having symptoms. Someone as young as you can get all sorts of pains and it is nothing serious.

Does Ovarian Cancer show up on regular blood count tests or just on the CA125 test? Would a PAP test give any signs?|||No and no. Symptoms should be checked out. See the link below for all the specific symptoms. Most women are misdiagnosed because the symptoms are not taken seriously by their doctors.|||my routine ct scan showed an ovarian mass,and my ca125 test showed negative.I was operated and it turned out to be cystic with fibroids.I think ca125 is good test and is accurate to 90% Report It
|||Do you get a PAP test every year ? If not you should. Do you practice safe sex??

I have been feeling a little off lately! I have been very fatigued , have had abdomen pain, lower back pain, bloating (ended period week and a half ago), also alot of gas! I am going to the Docs. this coming week, but could these be signs of cancer or just maybe cysts?? Please this is serious and I don%26#039;t need to be told go see a doctor I am! I just need some help on understanding this!|||Sure, you%26#039;ve described some symptoms of ovarian cancer. However, these symptoms go along with a ton of other things. Get on a reliable website like webmd.com or national institute of health and do research.

I certainly hope you are wrong about your diagnosis. But if you are correct, you are the one who will suffer if you are not diagnosed correctly. Get informed and be insistant that you are listened to.

In its early stages, ovarian cancer is very treatable. I have several friends who were caught early and have been treated successfully.

Lets just hope you are wrong!|||Look this web site

www.cancer.gov|||Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor (a kind of neoplasm) located on an ovary. Although many ovarian tumors are benign, most have the potential to become malignant unless treated.

You can read more about this by visiting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovarian_can…

And be positive…!! It may not be necessarily cancer..|||i have bad pains and my period has stopped because i have a cysts my periods were very messed up and thats why i went to the doc could you be preg i know you said you had a period was it lighter than normal i had 3 periods while i was preg good luck :O)|||No symptoms will tell you if you have cancer, so don%26#039;t worry until you check it out. Also remember that doctors do make mistakes, so don%26#039;t trust just any opinion, second and third opinions are always useful.

How do you know if you have ovarian caner?? because I%26#039;ve been getting pain in the area. I%26#039;m 16 but my mom says its just a sist (because they run in my family)but they hurt so bad. My doctor said it is lack of fiber but it isnt…i have enough fiber in my diet and my poop is fine…but i feel it%26#039;s more and my doctor is old so he might hae no idea what he%26#039;s talking about. and lately I%26#039;ve felt really tired for no reason. So what do you think??|||Time for you to have a pap smear. My girls started getting theirs around your age. They will do all the tests and tell you all the results. Dont guess around at something like this, it is very serious. See a doctor..if your mom dont take you then go to your local clinic on your own..they will see you. Also get that new vaccine against cervical cancer. Do it soon.|||Cancer rarely hurts. Pain from cancer is usually from the tumor pushing on or constricting other parts.|||I think you need to see a different doctor and not leave their office until they perform an appropriate exam and you are satisfied. You don%26#039;t want to mess around.|||Your doctor would probably know if you had cancer..especially if you had a pap smear. If you are really concerned..Get another pap smear.|||I wouldn%26#039;t panic just yet, having %26quot;pain in the area%26quot; doesn%26#039;t mean you have cancer. Have you been to a gyn doctor? If not, explain to your Mom how worried you are and ask her to take you to one just to ease your mind. The gyn will most likely do a pelvic exam and maybe order an ultrasound.|||Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women in the U.S. with over 25,000 women newly diagnosed each year with this disease. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women and frequently does not result in symptoms until the cancer has spread extensively. Less than one-third of ovarian cancers are detected before they have spread outside of the ovaries.

Ovarian cancer actually represents a group of different tumors that arise from diverse types of tissue contained within the ovary. The most common type of ovarian cancer arises from the epithelial cells (the outside layer of cells ) of the surface of the ovary. Other, rare types of ovarian cancer develop from the egg-forming germ cells or from the supporting tissue (stroma) of the organ. Benign (non-cancerous) tumors and cysts are also found in the ovary and are much more common than ovarian cancers.

The majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed late, after the cancers have spread. Only about 20% of women are diagnosed early, when the disease may be curable. There is no definitive screening test for early ovarian cancer. Regular pelvic examinations, sometimes supplemented by ultrasound examinations or blood tests for cancer-related markers, have been routinely used for ovarian cancer screening, but none of these tests are specifically able to detect ovarian cancer. Traditionally, it was believed that ovarian cancer does not produce any characteristic symptoms until the tumor is widespread, and that early symptoms of ovarian cancer were not recognizable.

However, in June 2007, the American Cancer Society, along with other medical societies including the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, released a consensus statement about possible early symptoms of ovarian cancer. This statement was based on research suggesting that some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer can, in fact, be recognized. In particular, possible early ovarian cancer symptoms include the following:

Bloating

Pelvic or abdominal pain

Urgent or frequent urination

Difficulty eating or feeling full very quickly

Symptoms, Early Warning Signs, and Risk Factors

Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Medical Editors: Dennis Lee, MD and William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Cancer of the ovary (ovarian cancer) is the seventh most common cancer in women in the U.S. with over 25,000 women newly diagnosed each year. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women. It frequently does not result in symptoms until the cancer has spread extensively beyond the ovary.

Ovarian cancer actually represents a group of different tumors that arise from diverse types of tissue contained within the ovary. The most common type of ovarian cancer arises from the epithelial cells (the outside layer of cells) of the surface of the ovary. Other, rare types of ovarian cancer develop from the egg-forming germ cells or from the supporting tissue (stroma) of the organ. Benign (non-cancerous) tumors and cysts are also found in the ovary and are much more common than ovarian cancers.

The majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed late, after the cancers have spread. Only about 20% of women are diagnosed early, when the disease may be curable. There is no definitive screening test for early ovarian cancer. Regular pelvic examinations, sometimes supplemented by ultrasound examinations or blood tests for cancer-related markers, have been routinely used for ovarian cancer screening, but none of these tests are specifically able to detect ovarian cancer. Traditionally, it was believed that ovarian cancer does not produce any characteristic symptoms until the tumor is widespread, and that early symptoms of ovarian cancer were not recognizable.

However, in June 2007, the American Cancer Society, along with other medical societies including the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, released a consensus statement about possible early symptoms of ovarian cancer. This statement was based on research suggesting that some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer can, in fact, be recognized. In particular, possible early ovarian cancer symptoms include the following:

Bloating

Pelvic or abdominal pain

Urgent or frequent urination

Difficulty eating or feeling full very quickly

The researchers note that women who have these problems should see a gynecologist for cancer screening if these problems are new, if the symptoms are severe, and if they have been present continuously for over two to three weeks.

It is important for women to remember that these symptoms do not necessarily mean that a woman has ovarian cancer, as many other harmless conditions can produce similar symptoms. Moreover, other causes for these symptoms are far more common than ovarian cancer and, for example, include irritable bowel syndrome and urinary tract infection. Women may also experience some of these symptoms in the premenstrual phase of their monthly cycle.

Doctors do not know exactly what causes ovarian cancer. However, some factors and conditions may increase a woman%26#039;s risk of developing this condition. Risk factors for the development of ovarian cancer include:

A family history of ovarian cancer. Women who have one or more close relatives with the disease have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. Certain genes, such as the BRCA 1 and 2 genes, are inherited and result in a high risk for development of ovarian cancer.

A family history of breast or colon cancer also confers an increased risk for the development of ovarian cancer.

Age. Women over 50 are more likely than younger women to get ovarian cancer, and the risk is even greater after age 60. About 50% of ovarian cancers occur in women over 63 years of age.

Childbearing and menstruation. Women who have never given birth have a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer than women who have had children. In fact, the number of childbirths correlates directly with a decrease in risk for developing ovarian cancer. The likely explanation for this risk factor seems to be related to the number of menstrual periods a women has had in her lifetime. Those who began menstruating early (before age 12), had no children, had their first child after age 30, and/or experienced menopause after age 50 have a greater chance of developing ovarian cancer than the general population.

Medications. Some studies show that women who have taken fertility drugs, or hormone therapy after menopause, may have a slightly increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The use of oral contraceptive pills, on the other hand, seems to decrease a women%26#039;s chance of getting the disease.

The American Cancer society reports that obese women have a higher rate of death from ovarian cancer than women of normal weight.

Talcum powder use. Some studies report a slightly elevated risk of ovarian cancer in women who regularly apply talcum powder to the genital area. A similar risk has not been reported for corn starch powders.

The lifetime risk for development of ovarian cancer is less than 2% among the general population. If you have a family history of ovarian cancer or other types of cancer, your doctor can help you decide whether genetic testing or other cancer screening procedures might be appropriate for you.

For more

125 is a protein that is a so–called tumor marker or biomarker, which is a substance that is found in greater concentration in tumor cells than in other cells of the body. In particular, CA 125 is present in greater concentration in ovarian cancer cells than in other cells. Its function is not currently understood. CA stands for cancer antigen.

How is CA 125 measured?

CA 125 is usually measured from a blood sample. It can also be measured in fluid from the chest or abdominal cavity. The tests currently in use are all based upon the use of an antibody that is directed against the CA 125 protein (monoclonal antibody technique).

In 1996, an improved version of the test was introduced and is sometimes denoted as CA 125 – II. The numerical figure of the second generation test results may be higher or lower than a first generation test. When comparing multiple test results over time, it can be important to know which method was used.|||I don%26#039;t believe you have ovarian cancer. Not at all.

Have your mother take you to a gynecologist—maybe you would be more comfortable with a female doctor?

She can do an internal exam and find out exactly what it is. You may need to go get a sonogram. You will drink a lot of water, then they will take a wand and place it on the outside of your belly so they can see inside (they do not put the wand inside you).