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Ovarian Cancer: What You Need To Know

Ovarian cancer is one of the most prevalent ovary. However, since ovarian cancer specialist to remove all visible areas of
gynecologic cancers. When found in its earliest stages, the ovaries are located cancer. Surgery is typically followed by chemotherapy
it can often be cured, but early ovarian cancer can be deep within the pelvic under the direction of a medical oncologist or gynecologic
hard to detect. Typically, it is not discovered until after cavity, swelling may oncologist who has experience in prescribing state-of-the-
the cancer has spread to other organs. go unnoticed until the art chemotherapy treatments.
Q: What is ovarian cancer? cancer becomes more The experts in Cleveland Clinic in Florida tailor
A: Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor that develops advanced. treatment to their patients’ needs, based on several
in a woman’s ovaries. It is the sixth leading cause of Symptoms of more factors, such as the type of cancer, the age of the
cancer death among women. advanced ovarian cancer individual, the degree to which the cancer has spread,
Q: What causes ovarian cancer? include: and the patient’s general health. Minimally invasive and
A: The cause is not yet known; however, risk factors • Swollen abdomen robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgical options are also
include: • Early satiety (feeling available when appropriate. In select cases, hyperthermic
• A family history of ovarian cancer full when eating small intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), also known as
• Being over the age of 50 (risk factors increases as amounts) Joel Cardenas, M.D. “hot chemotherapy,” is available during surgery.
you age) • Lower abdominal To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cardenas or another
• Carrying the BRCA gene mutation, which increases and pelvic pain gynecologic oncologist at Cleveland Clinic in Florida,
a woman’s risk of developing breast and ovarian • Sudden weight loss or gain call (877) 463-2010 or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/
cancers • Change in bowel or bladder function, typically Cancer to learn more about cancer services.
Q: What are the symptoms? increased frequency of urination
A: In its initial stages, ovarian cancer has few Q: What are the treatment options for ovarian cancer?
symptoms. The first sign is usually an enlarged A: The best chance for a cure requires surgery by an

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