If ovarian cancer runs through my dad's side of the family, is there still a chance I can have it?
If ovarian cancer is present on your dad's side of the family, there is a chance that you could develop this disease at some point. Since each parent contributes 50 percent of the genetic material to their child, you have received part of your father's genetic attributes. This includes a higher risk for ovarian cancer. Thanks for using ChaCha.
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What are methods for detection of ovarian cancer?
Your doctor will first take your history and do a physical ex...
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What are the urinary symptoms of ovarian cancer and around what stage do the symptoms show?
Abdominal pressure, fullness, swelling or bloating and Urinar...
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Can a 3 year old have ovarian cancer?
Yes. In children and adolescents, >60% of ovarian neoplasms a...
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What is the life span of someone with stage 3c ovarian cancer?
The overall 5-year relative ovarian cancer survival rate for ...
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How long does it take ovarian cancer to spread?
Ovarian cancer spreads when cancerous (malignant) cells enter...
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Ovarian cancer: Cancer of the ovary.
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Do you still have your period when you have ovarian cancer?
I could find no mention of women with ovarian cancer still ha...
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What is the life span of someone with stage 3c ovarian cancer?
The overall 5-year relative ovarian cancer survival rate for ...
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Can a 3 year old have ovarian cancer?
Yes. In children and adolescents, >60% of ovarian neoplasms a...
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What are methods for detection of ovarian cancer?
Your doctor will first take your history and do a physical ex...
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How would you know if you had ovarian or cervical cancer?
Ovarian cancer may cause several signs and symptoms. Women ar...
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What are the urinary symptoms of ovarian cancer and around what stage do the symptoms show?
Abdominal pressure, fullness, swelling or bloating and Urinar...
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What is the ovarian cancer vaccine?
No cancer is easy to beat.But,can be beaten.The ovarian cance...
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How do you get ovarian cancer and uterine cancer?
Women who are at high risk of ovarian cancer because they car...
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How long does it take ovarian cancer to spread?
Ovarian cancer spreads when cancerous (malignant) cells enter...
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What are signs of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. Symptoms...
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Does ovarian cancer spread through your body?
Cancer cells can shed from the main ovarian tumor into abdome...
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What is the ovarian cancer vaccine?
No cancer is easy to beat.But,can be beaten.The ovarian cance...
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Can you have kids if you have ovarian cancer?
Treatments to cure ovarian cancer can effect your fertility. ...
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How would you know if you had ovarian or cervical cancer?
Ovarian cancer may cause several signs and symptoms. Women ar...
About Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that starts in the female reproductive glands, called the ovaries, where the ova (eggs) are produced. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer and is the leading cause of death in female reproductive cancers. The more children a woman has could decrease her risk of developing ovarian cancer. Women with either a personal or family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer also have a higher risk for ovarian cancer.
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