Fatigue - Though most of the less serious conditions can make you tired, it is one of the signs of cancer as well. Certain gynaecological cancers, stomach and colon cancer can cause blood loss that can make you very tired. Indigestion or Heartburn: Sometimes you have this feeling due to diet and stress and other [...]
What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer Being overweight or obese excess abdominal fat Smoking Alcohol consumption Having children after 35 years age Never having a full-term pregnancy
Can Ovarian Cancer be Prevented? Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Majority of women have at least one or more risk factors for ovarian cancer – those can slightly increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer. These risk factors cannot exactly explain the development of the disease. However, there are certain ways to lower the risk [...]
Early Warning Signs of Breast Cancer Early warning signs of breast cancer - Nowadays many young women are becoming victims of breast cancer. They are unable to understand why are they becoming susceptible to breast cancer. In India, according to the latest statistics, the number of breast cancer cases are rising in younger women. which [...]
What is My Personal Risk of Ovarian Cancer? What is the risk of ovarian cancer: Women are at risk of developing cancer after a certain age and nearly about one in 100 women is at a risk in their lifetime. The risk augments further for women who have a personal history and familial history of [...]
According to Dr. Geetha Nagasree, an ovarian cancer specialist in India, Ovarian cancer is the third most commonly detected cancer in Indian women apart from Breast and cervical cancers that top the list. The mortality rate associated with ovarian cancer is high in India. In almost 60% of the cases, the diagnosis of ovarian cancer [...]
Breast Cancer Risk factors Anything that increases your risk for breast cancer is a risk factor. There are some risk factors which are not under your control - such as family history, age, being female, menopause, personal and medical history. Here we will discuss the factors that you can control. Women who lead sedentary life [...]
Facts about Ovarian Cancer Facts about ovarian cancer: Oncologist and researchers see ovarian cancer as a big challenge to them. Ovarian cancer is a silent killer. It progresses aggressively either causing less life-threatening symptoms or no symptoms at all. Research Scientists are studying gene pathways, behaviour and functions. They are also studying the disruptions in [...]
Diagnosis of ovarian cancer requires the involvement of oncologist – preferably a gynaeconcologist or surgical oncologist. While examining the patient the doctor asks about the symptoms including when they began; how they responded to basic treatment and how long the patient has had them. The doctor goes through the medical history of the patient, their [...]
Call Us
