Finding Signs of Ovarian Cancer

From http://www.beetmedicine.tv/2009/04/ovarian-cancer-is-not-silent-cancer-it-whi...

Ovarian cancer is rare and usually discovered at a late stage. The signs are symptoms are subtle and not dissimilar from other abdominal or pelvic complaints.

The key is that they are persistent. Dr. Poynor describes this not as silent cancer but, a cancer which whispers. Workup includes a pelvic exam, a transvaginal ultrasound and possibly a CAT scan.

CA 125 is a blood test which is useful in following women who have been treated for an ovarian cancer to monitor a recurrence. It is not sensitive enough to detect early ovarian cancer nor specific enough because it may be elevated in benign conditions.

But, it can be used until better markers become available.

Peter Pressman, MD

Interviewee:
Elizabeth Poynor, MD, PhD FACOG
Gynecologic Oncologist

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Ovarian
• Cancer

[TheBorings]

It's a shame that your video only has 1843 views when this info could help so many women.

My 68 year old Mom has been battling Ovarian Cancer for 2.5 years. She was a beautiful and fit women caught off guard by ovarian cancer diagnoised stage 3. She may only have weeks to live. She recommends having the pelvic ultrasound to look at your ovaries. She did not have this done annually -many gynecologists don't do it unless asked -it may have helped

Mike

[ksenkica]

such a great video, everybody please share on facebook and twitter!

[tnguyen318]

Is it the Cancer that is spreading or the Tumor that is spreading or the Fungus (Infection) that has been spreading discovered at a later stage? What in that cancer causes someone to die?

[tnguyen318]

We need Quality Health Care System so everybody can get a Check Up instead of getting denied. We need State Letter every year reminding the people to go get check ups. **Early Detection is very important.

[suteambuilder]

@rls1231 go to the doctor or specialist.

[RoxannPark]

@TheBorings yeah you are right. this video is worth watching for. we could get a lot of info regarding cancer.

however the best way to make sure we really are healthy is to have a regular check with our obgyne. prevention is better than cure.

[rls1231]

Thank you for posting this very informative piece by Dr. Poynor. Would anyone be able to comment on the following case - 45 yo woman w/

- mildly elevated CA125 levels (35-45) over past 6 months monitoring

-elevated Lipase and Amylase (with all investigations of pancreas, and removal of gallbladder yielding negative findings)

- bothersome symptoms of cramping and abdominal pain, rib pain, hip pain and right shoulder/scapula pain

continued...

[rls1231]

- prior history of breast cancer (6 years ago)DCIS - and family history of BRACA2 gene (though negative genetics testing for this patient)

-negative findings on transvaginal sonogram.

Any guidance on how to proceed with such a patient would be appreciated.