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Tiếng ViệtOvarian cancer generally affects older women and is more common where risk factors such as a late or no pregnancy, early menstruation, late menopause, history of breast cancer, endometriosis or a genetic predisposition are present.
In Singapore, ovarian cancer is the 5th most common cancer.
Ovarian cancer generally affects older women and is more common where risk factors such as a late or no pregnancy, early menstruation, late menopause, history of breast cancer, endometriosis or a genetic predisposition are present.
Ovarian cancer only shows symptoms in its advanced stages. Regular visits to the gynaecologist that include a pelvic ultrasound to detect abnormal ovarian cysts are recommended. Women who experience one of the below symptoms are advised to seek medical advice for professional interpretation:
Ovarian cancer treatment begins with an exploratory surgery. Often the ovaries, uterus and surrounding lymphatic system have to be removed. In aggressive or advanced stages chemotherapy may be needed.
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