Ovarian Cancer Risks
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Ovarian Cancer: How Symptom Awareness Can Improve Early Diagnosis Rates
Many serious diseases begin with subtle or common symptoms, such as fatigue, mild discomfort, or changes in daily habits. For example, ovarian cancer often presents with vague gastrointestinal complaints or bloating, leading to delayed detection until advanced stages.
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Who Is At Risk Of Developing Ovarian Cancer? Here's What You Need To Know
Here are the risk factors of ovarian cancer and how these risks can be lowered.
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New Test To Better Predict Ovarian Cancer Risk
Researchers have improved an ultrasound test to predict the risk of ovarian tumours with great precision.
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High BMI linked to cancer risk
Obese women are more prone to develop invasive ovarian cancer that is difficult to treat.
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Ovarian cancer risk and oestrogen
The oestrogen component of oral hormone replacement therapy around the time of menopause is associated with ovarian cancer risk.
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Activity can raise ovarian cancer risk
Frequent and vigorous physical activity appears to increase the risk of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women, according to results of a 15-year follow-up study. High body mass index (BMI) in early adulthood may do the same, but current height and weight are not major risk factors for the development of the disease.
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Ovarian Cancer: How Symptom Awareness Can Improve Early Diagnosis Rates
Many serious diseases begin with subtle or common symptoms, such as fatigue, mild discomfort, or changes in daily habits. For example, ovarian cancer often presents with vague gastrointestinal complaints or bloating, leading to delayed detection until advanced stages.
-
Who Is At Risk Of Developing Ovarian Cancer? Here's What You Need To Know
Here are the risk factors of ovarian cancer and how these risks can be lowered.
-
New Test To Better Predict Ovarian Cancer Risk
Researchers have improved an ultrasound test to predict the risk of ovarian tumours with great precision.
-
High BMI linked to cancer risk
Obese women are more prone to develop invasive ovarian cancer that is difficult to treat.
-
Ovarian cancer risk and oestrogen
The oestrogen component of oral hormone replacement therapy around the time of menopause is associated with ovarian cancer risk.
-
Activity can raise ovarian cancer risk
Frequent and vigorous physical activity appears to increase the risk of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women, according to results of a 15-year follow-up study. High body mass index (BMI) in early adulthood may do the same, but current height and weight are not major risk factors for the development of the disease.
