The part of the body in which cells grow abnormally. It is known as cancer of that part. Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. According to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 10 million new cancer cases worldwide each year. At the same time, 16 million new cancer-related cases are registered in India every year.
According to this WHO report, about 7,84,800 people in India die due to cancer. According to new WHO estimates, one in every 10 Indians in India is likely to develop cancer in their lifetime and one in 15 may die due to cancer. The six main cancers occurring in India are breast cancer, oral cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and colorectal cancer. On the other hand, ovarian cancer is the cancer that occurs in women. In ovarian cancer, cancerous cells start to form in the ovaries of women.
Ovarian cancer is a disease where the cells of our body start growing abnormally and their number increases to form a tumor. When this tumor breaks and spreads throughout the body, then this stage is called cancer. Ovarian cancer occurs in women due to the uncontrolled growth of cells that start inside the ovaries.
It starts with the ovary. The reproductive glands found in women are called ovaries. It produces eggs for reproduction. These eggs travel to the uterus with the help of fallopian tubes. These fertilized eggs enter the uterus and develop into embryos. Let us know the symptoms, causes, types and methods of prevention of ovarian cancer-
Causes of Ovarian Cancer
According to experts, women who have never conceived are at higher risk of ovarian cancer. At the same time, women who have never taken contraception in their lifetime are also at higher risk of ovarian cancer. Early onset of periods and very late menopause, decreased fertility, increasing age, genetics, number of ovulations, excess obesity and breast cancer patients are also at risk of ovarian cancer.
Types of Ovarian Cancer
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Fallopian Tube Cancer Ovarian Tumor (Borderline Ovarian Tumours) Ovarian Teratoma Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Stage of Ovarian Cancer
Stage 1: The first stage is not more dangerous for women. In this, cancer cells are confined to the ovaries.
Stage 2: In the second stage, the cancer may have spread to endometrioid carcinoma.
Stage 3: By the third stage, the cancer cells have spread to the abdomen.
Stage 4: In this stage, the cancer cells have spread outside the abdomen or to other organs. Coming to this stage, doctors find it very difficult to treat.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Abnormal vaginal discharge, dyspepsia, feeling full without eating, abdominal or pelvic pain, lower body pain, difficulty passing stool, pain during sexual activity, constipation, frequent urination, abdominal pain
What are the preventive measures for ovarian cancer?
Take a balanced and nutritious diet, do regular exercise, avoid tobacco use, maintain a balanced weight, plan pregnancy on time and breastfeed the child, hormone replacement therapy after menopause also reduces the risk of ovarian cancer. According to experts, the risk of cancer can be reduced by keeping these things in mind and taking some precautions.
How to Detect Ovarian Cancer (Test For Ovarian Cancer)
CBC (Complete Blood Count) Cancer Antigen 125 Levels Test (Test for Cancer Antigen 125 Levels) HCG Levels TestBioscopy Imaging Tests Metastasis TestAlpha-Fetoprotein Test