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Ovarian Cancer DebulkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer cytoreduction may be performed in either stage 3 (III) or stage 4 (IV) disease. The results may be similar, but it depends on why the stage 4 category was assigned. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Prevention and LifestyleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Exercise is another factor that may prove to be a helpful role against cancer. Get a summary of how to exercise after cancer. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer - FAQsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An index of FAQs for the Ovarian Cancer guide site. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Advance directiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
documents are patient legal documents. If an individual is very sick, for example, an advance directive may be suggested. Learn the full definition of an advance directive. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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About - Ovarian Cancer Buyer's GuideEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer - QuickTipsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An index of QuickTips for the Ovarian Cancer guide site. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer and SexualityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer can lead to sexuality challenges. Here are some tips to consider in getting on track with intimacy and sexuality. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer is MalignantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer is a type of malignancy. Discover the details. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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AnesthesiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Your doctor may have mentioned using anesthesia during your surgery. Here, learn about the different types of anesthesia. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer: MalignantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer is malignant by definition. The terms malignant or malignancy and cancer are interchangeable. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Adjuvant TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you've been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, your doctor may not only explain your need for surgery but adjuvant therapy. Learn the definition of adjuvant therapy. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Leukocyte and Immune SystemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Leukocytes are your white blood cells. Discover what types of leukocytes exist. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Antigen - Immune SystemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A antigen is a chemical substance,found on the surface of a foreign microscopic object such as bacteria, virus or cancer cell. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian CystsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian or adnexal masses are not all ovarian cancer. Most are not even benign tumors. They are simply functional or physiologic cysts, which can resolve on their own. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer - FullReviewsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An index of FullReviews for the Ovarian Cancer guide site. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer - ArticlesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An index of articles for the Ovarian Cancer guide site. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian CystsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian or adnexal masses are not all ovarian cancer. Most are not even benign tumors. They are simply cysts which can resolve on their own. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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AmygdalinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Here, you'll learn about amygdalin, a substance found in pits of many fruits. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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NsaidEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are used to relieve inflammation and pain in various conditions, including ovarian cancer. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer GenesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer genetic BRCA familial versus sporadic differences and influence. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Oophorectomy Ovarian RemovalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer starts in the ovary. Find out what ovarian cancer surgery and oophorectomy variations are. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer: Dating AfterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer treatment is long and grueling. During and after treatment support networks are essential. If you lose yours, here are some tips to starting anew. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer Glycemic IndexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian Cancer cells primarily use glucose for nutrient energy. Learn how transient blood glucose spikes may influence cancer growth and lower immune response. Learn which foods to avoid. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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AFP - Alpha FetoproteinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is AFP, otherwise known as alpha fetoprotein? Is AFP is found in the blood, is it considered normal? Learn the definition of AFP. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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AllopathicEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You may hear the terms allopathic or allopathy in relation to medicine. What does allopathic mean? Learn the definition of allopathic here. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer Familial RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer is usually sporadic, meaning it develops without a clear genetic transmission pattern. What is the risk if someone in the family has ovarian cancer. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Prevention and LifestyleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We are all learning that living a healthier lifestyle by eating healthy foods, joining in some form of physical activity and reducing stress can also play a role in preventing and surviving ovarian cancer, or many other cancers for that matter. Learn how. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer: ReportsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer successful treatment depends upon what type of surgery is done, what is found, the type of ovarian cancer and the amount of tumor that is left behind. The surgical operative report and the pathology report contains critical information you need to know. Discover what you need to look for to decode these reports. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Herbals and SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer surgery is usually quite extensive and everything has to go perfectly to get the best possible result, which is optimal cytoreduction. Although herbal medicinals can be helpful for specific indications, they can be dangerous around the time of surgery. Learn why. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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AnastamosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You may have heard the term anastomosis during ovarian cancer surgery. Learn about anastomosis here. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Centimeter Measurement OvarianEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The medical field uses the metric system to report size of various things, including the size of ovarian masses. Learn what a centimeter is. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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MriEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
MRI is a type of scan used for various things. Discover how MRI might be used in ovarian cancer. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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ProstaglandinsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cancer is an inflammatory condition, and prostaglandins are a part of the inflammatory process. What exactly are these substances? Learn the definition here. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer: TumorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian tumors are growths which can be benign or cancerous. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer: AdenocarcinomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Adenocarcinoma of the ovary is the most common type of ovarian malignancy. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer MonitoringEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer recurrence rates are high. Learn what is used to monitor for recurrence. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Cancer Nausea and ShiatsuEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer chemotherapy causes nausea and vomiting. There are good medications to prevent this, but do not always work. Shiatsu acupressure is a natural alternative worth considering. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer Clinical TrialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Standard ovarian cancer treatment is improving through clinical trials and research. What are they and when should you consider them? (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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EicosanoidsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A group of hormone-like substances produced by cells in your body and are formed from fatty acids such as arachidonic acid, many of which come from diet. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer: PalliationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When the ovarian cancer treatment goal is mainly to relieve symptoms caused by a cancer it is known as palliative care or palliation. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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LymphedemaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
is a term meaning swelling. Discover how this is related to ovarian cancer and its treatment. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Biopsy: Tissue for DiagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Definitive diagnosis of ovarian cancer requires removing at least a small sample of tissue from the cancerous area. The procedure is called a biopsy. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer IntraperitonealEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intraperitoneal means inside the peritoneum. The peritoneum is the internal skin-like lining inside the abdomen. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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AbscessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer surgery can lead to the formation of an abscess. What is an abscess? Should you be concerned about an abscess forming after your sugery? Learn more here. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer Gene TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cancer, including ovarian cancer, as well as other diseases is now looking towards targeted genetic therapy. Learn what gene therapy means. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer Chemo DietEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy are often wondering how to get a tasty meal out of the medically recommended ingredients. Discover a resource that can help (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Sex After OstomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer cytoreductive surgery leads to the removal of part of the intestine in about 25% of cases. Sometimes this leads to an ostomy, which affects body image. There are, however, intimacy and sexual options even after this. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer AngiogenesisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer requires blood vessels to grow. Learn now it creates its own blood supply. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer and NutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The very newest ovarian cancer biological therapy strategies include COX-2 enzyme inhibition by risky drugs. Nutritional anti-inflammatory approaches can also be effective. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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Ovarian Cancer ErlotinibEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian cancer is initially treated with surgery and chemotherapy. But is this enough? Learn about research regarding maintenance therapy with erlotinib or Tarceva, a biological agent. (Source: About.com Ovarian Cancer)
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