Symptoms of ovarian cancer

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

Yes...it is amazing that the same set of symptoms that most of

experience as we degenerate into flatback are almost identical

(except for the intenstinal issues). Would it not would be a gift of

your scoliosis, if it ends up that it brings an early diagnosis of a

deadly disease?

My girlfriend that was evaluated against these symptoms for cervical

cancer last month,so far has tested negative for ovarian cancer. Now

they are looking at celliac disease...almost the same symtoms as

well.

Even though it is breast cancer awareness month...it is good you

have posted these symtoms, and thanks for reminding us all that not

everything that makes us feel bad is related to our spines!

I hope you are ready for this week...it sounds like it is going to

be a long one. I will be thinking about you.

Best wishes for an easy surgery Thursday, Cam

[Guest guest]

Wow! those symptoms are so close to those of flatback huh? I hope

all works out for you.

>

> I just had to do some internet research and I found out that the

> reason that ovarian cancer is so deadly is because most people

don't

> find out they have it until it is too late. The symptoms can

easily

> be mistaken for other problems that are no big deal.

>

> Some of the symptoms are:

>

> low back pain

> pain that goes down the legs

> a feeling of fullness when you really haven't eaten a lot

> intestinal discomfort -- gas, diarrhea, nausea, constipation,

> cramping

> abdominal swelling -- clothes get tighter

> urinary problems -- more frequency, less ability to hold it

> lack of energy

> pain during intercourse

>

>

> apparently, ovarian tumors are more likely to be benign in younger

> women and more likely to be cancer in post-menopausal women.

>

> isn't it odd that the symptoms that made me decide to see Dr

> Bridwell sooner rather than later may not be caused by my back

after

> all?

>

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Here are the genes that cause ovarian cancer:

a.. BRCA2 BRCA1 DEF2 KLK3 If you test positive for the genes, you would

probably be advised to have the ovaries removed. Oophorectomy is the surgical

removal of an ovary or ovaries. There is someone in this group who tested

positive and had her ovaries removed. Perhaps she could give you the benefit of

her experience.

http://www.righthealth.com/Health/Ovarian%20Cancer%20Testing-s?lid=goog-ads-sb-8\

536643334

The risk for developing ovarian cancer appears to be affected by several

factors. The more children a woman has and the earlier in life she gives birth,

the lower her risk of ovarian cancer. Certain genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) are

responsible for a small number of ovarian cancer cases. Women with a personal

history of breast cancer or a family history of breast or ovarian cancer have an

increased risk for ovarian cancer. The use of fertility drugs may be associated

with an increased chance of developing ovarian cancer, although this is a

subject of ongoing debate. The links between ovarian cancer and talc use,

asbestos exposure, a high-fat diet, and childhood mumps infection are

controversial and have not been definitively proven. Older women are at highest

risk. About two-thirds of the deaths from ovarian cancer occur in women age 55

and older. About 25% of ovarian cancer deaths occur in women between 35 and 54

years of age. Ovarian cancer symptoms are often vague and non-specific, so

women and doctors often blame the symptoms on other, more common conditions. By

the time the cancer is diagnosed, the tumor has often spread beyond the ovaries.

-- Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of

the area being examined. Healthy tissues, fluid-filled cysts, and tumors look

different on this picture. Ultrasound may be performed vaginally or abdominally.

Ultrasound has demonstrated value in detecting ovarian malignancies in

asymptomatic women although its accuracy in detecting early stage disease is

poor.

The CA125 blood test is used to measure the level of CA-125. Elevated levels of

CA125 are often in higher-than-normal amounts in the blood of women with ovarian

cancer. Overall, more than 80 percent of women with advanced ovarian cancer will

have an elevated CA125 level (greater than 35 u/ml), yet the test is not useful

in detecting early stage disease (approximately 50% accurate). Unfortunately

CA125 is even less reliable for detecting cancer in pre-menopausal women since

it is frequently elevated by non-cancerous conditions such as pregnancy,

endometriosis, uterine fibroids, liver disease, and benign ovarian cysts. Most

gynecologic oncologists employ CA125 for surveillance of ovarian cancer after

the diagnosis has been surgically confirmed since it is a sensitive indicator of

persistent or recurrent disease. Some studies report a slightly elevated risk

of ovarian cancer in women who regularly apply talcum powder to the genital

area. A similar risk has not been reported for corn starch powders. Read more

here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/11186.php

This should make you feel better. Development of ovarian cancer is less than 2%

among the general population, that's the good part, .

Blessings to chase your fears away,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Lottie, you're the best. I think we should get college credit for reading your

wonderfully informative emails! : - )

Affectionately and gratefully,

From: lotajam@...

Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:10:13 -0500

Subject: [ ] Symptoms of ovarian cancer

Dear ,

Here are the genes that cause ovarian cancer:

a.. BRCA2 BRCA1 DEF2 KLK3 If you test positive for the genes, you would

probably be advised to have the ovaries removed. Oophorectomy is the surgical

removal of an ovary or ovaries. There is someone in this group who tested

positive and had her ovaries removed. Perhaps she could give you the benefit of

her experience.

http://www.righthealth.com/Health/Ovarian%20Cancer%20Testing-s?lid=goog-ads-sb-8\

536643334

The risk for developing ovarian cancer appears to be affected by several

factors. The more children a woman has and the earlier in life she gives birth,

the lower her risk of ovarian cancer. Certain genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) are

responsible for a small number of ovarian cancer cases. Women with a personal

history of breast cancer or a family history of breast or ovarian cancer have an

increased risk for ovarian cancer. The use of fertility drugs may be associated

with an increased chance of developing ovarian cancer, although this is a

subject of ongoing debate. The links between ovarian cancer and talc use,

asbestos exposure, a high-fat diet, and childhood mumps infection are

controversial and have not been definitively proven. Older women are at highest

risk. About two-thirds of the deaths from ovarian cancer occur in women age 55

and older. About 25% of ovarian cancer deaths occur in women between 35 and 54

years of age. Ovarian cancer symptoms are often vague and non-specific, so

women and doctors often blame the symptoms on other, more common conditions. By

the time the cancer is diagnosed, the tumor has often spread beyond the ovaries.

-- Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of

the area being examined. Healthy tissues, fluid-filled cysts, and tumors look

different on this picture. Ultrasound may be performed vaginally or abdominally.

Ultrasound has demonstrated value in detecting ovarian malignancies in

asymptomatic women although its accuracy in detecting early stage disease is

poor.

The CA125 blood test is used to measure the level of CA-125. Elevated levels of

CA125 are often in higher-than-normal amounts in the blood of women with ovarian

cancer. Overall, more than 80 percent of women with advanced ovarian cancer will

have an elevated CA125 level (greater than 35 u/ml), yet the test is not useful

in detecting early stage disease (approximately 50% accurate). Unfortunately

CA125 is even less reliable for detecting cancer in pre-menopausal women since

it is frequently elevated by non-cancerous conditions such as pregnancy,

endometriosis, uterine fibroids, liver disease, and benign ovarian cysts. Most

gynecologic oncologists employ CA125 for surveillance of ovarian cancer after

the diagnosis has been surgically confirmed since it is a sensitive indicator of

persistent or recurrent disease. Some studies report a slightly elevated risk

of ovarian cancer in women who regularly apply talcum powder to the genital

area. A similar risk has not been reported for corn starch powders. Read more

here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/11186.php

This should make you feel better. Development of ovarian cancer is less than 2%

among the general population, that's the good part, .

Blessings to chase your fears away,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Dear Lottie & ,

Great reseach Lottie. -I myself carry the BRCA1 gene. I have had both

ovaries removed but opted not to have a masectomy. My sister who also carries

the gene did agressive precautionary treatment and had both ovaries and breasts

removed.  I choose not to because of the recovery time from the masectomy and

severity of the procedure. I have cml to deal with right now and that is

enough.  My sister is otherwise healthy and found an opportunity to " increase "

her breast size!! She is a very upbeat person and has a great sense of

humor.Gotta love her.

I am being monitored closely, yearly check ups, mammograms, ultrsounds. I am not

able to take hormone replacement therapy so am dealing with the menopausal

symptons the best I can on my own.  Yuk!

I hope this helps. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them.

God Bless, Jackie S.

From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

Subject: [ ] Symptoms of ovarian cancer

" CML " < >

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008, 11:10 PM

Dear ,

Here are the genes that cause ovarian cancer:

a.. BRCA2 BRCA1 DEF2 KLK3 If you test positive for the genes, you would probably

be advised to have the ovaries removed. Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of

an ovary or ovaries. There is someone in this group who tested positive and had

her ovaries removed. Perhaps she could give you the benefit of her experience.

http://www.righthea lth.com/Health/ Ovarian%20Cancer %20Testing- s?lid=goog-

ads-sb-853664333 4

The risk for developing ovarian cancer appears to be affected by several

factors. The more children a woman has and the earlier in life she gives birth,

the lower her risk of ovarian cancer. Certain genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) are

responsible for a small number of ovarian cancer cases. Women with a personal

history of breast cancer or a family history of breast or ovarian cancer have an

increased risk for ovarian cancer. The use of fertility drugs may be associated

with an increased chance of developing ovarian cancer, although this is a

subject of ongoing debate. The links between ovarian cancer and talc use,

asbestos exposure, a high-fat diet, and childhood mumps infection are

controversial and have not been definitively proven. Older women are at highest

risk. About two-thirds of the deaths from ovarian cancer occur in women age 55

and older. About 25% of ovarian cancer deaths occur in women between 35 and 54

years of age. Ovarian cancer symptoms are

often vague and non-specific, so women and doctors often blame the symptoms on

other, more common conditions. By the time the cancer is diagnosed, the tumor

has often spread beyond the ovaries.

-- Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of

the area being examined. Healthy tissues, fluid-filled cysts, and tumors look

different on this picture. Ultrasound may be performed vaginally or abdominally.

Ultrasound has demonstrated value in detecting ovarian malignancies in

asymptomatic women although its accuracy in detecting early stage disease is

poor.

The CA125 blood test is used to measure the level of CA-125. Elevated levels of

CA125 are often in higher-than- normal amounts in the blood of women with

ovarian cancer. Overall, more than 80 percent of women with advanced ovarian

cancer will have an elevated CA125 level (greater than 35 u/ml), yet the test is

not useful in detecting early stage disease (approximately 50% accurate).

Unfortunately CA125 is even less reliable for detecting cancer in pre-menopausal

women since it is frequently elevated by non-cancerous conditions such as

pregnancy, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, liver disease, and benign ovarian

cysts. Most gynecologic oncologists employ CA125 for surveillance of ovarian

cancer after the diagnosis has been surgically confirmed since it is a sensitive

indicator of persistent or recurrent disease. Some studies report a slightly

elevated risk of ovarian cancer in women who regularly apply talcum powder to

the genital area. A similar risk has

not been reported for corn starch powders. Read more here: http://www.medicaln

ewstoday. com/articles/ 11186.php

This should make you feel better. Development of ovarian cancer is less than 2%

among the general population, that's the good part, .

Blessings to chase your fears away,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Jackie! I'm very grateful.

All the best to you. You deserve it.

From: jschneider008@...

Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:07:59 -0700

Subject: Re: [ ] Symptoms of ovarian cancer

Dear Lottie & ,

Great reseach Lottie. -I myself carry the BRCA1 gene. I have had both

ovaries removed but opted not to have a masectomy. My sister who also carries

the gene did agressive precautionary treatment and had both ovaries and breasts

removed. I choose not to because of the recovery time from the masectomy and

severity of the procedure. I have cml to deal with right now and that is enough.

My sister is otherwise healthy and found an opportunity to " increase " her breast

size!! She is a very upbeat person and has a great sense of humor.Gotta love

her.

I am being monitored closely, yearly check ups, mammograms, ultrsounds. I am not

able to take hormone replacement therapy so am dealing with the menopausal

symptons the best I can on my own. Yuk!

I hope this helps. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them.

God Bless, Jackie S.

From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

Subject: [ ] Symptoms of ovarian cancer

" CML " < >

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008, 11:10 PM

Dear ,

Here are the genes that cause ovarian cancer:

a.. BRCA2 BRCA1 DEF2 KLK3 If you test positive for the genes, you would probably

be advised to have the ovaries removed. Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of

an ovary or ovaries. There is someone in this group who tested positive and had

her ovaries removed. Perhaps she could give you the benefit of her experience.

http://www.righthea lth.com/Health/ Ovarian%20Cancer %20Testing- s?lid=goog-

ads-sb-853664333 4

The risk for developing ovarian cancer appears to be affected by several

factors. The more children a woman has and the earlier in life she gives birth,

the lower her risk of ovarian cancer. Certain genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) are

responsible for a small number of ovarian cancer cases. Women with a personal

history of breast cancer or a family history of breast or ovarian cancer have an

increased risk for ovarian cancer. The use of fertility drugs may be associated

with an increased chance of developing ovarian cancer, although this is a

subject of ongoing debate. The links between ovarian cancer and talc use,

asbestos exposure, a high-fat diet, and childhood mumps infection are

controversial and have not been definitively proven. Older women are at highest

risk. About two-thirds of the deaths from ovarian cancer occur in women age 55

and older. About 25% of ovarian cancer deaths occur in women between 35 and 54

years of age. Ovarian cancer symptoms are

often vague and non-specific, so women and doctors often blame the symptoms on

other, more common conditions. By the time the cancer is diagnosed, the tumor

has often spread beyond the ovaries.

-- Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of

the area being examined. Healthy tissues, fluid-filled cysts, and tumors look

different on this picture. Ultrasound may be performed vaginally or abdominally.

Ultrasound has demonstrated value in detecting ovarian malignancies in

asymptomatic women although its accuracy in detecting early stage disease is

poor.

The CA125 blood test is used to measure the level of CA-125. Elevated levels of

CA125 are often in higher-than- normal amounts in the blood of women with

ovarian cancer. Overall, more than 80 percent of women with advanced ovarian

cancer will have an elevated CA125 level (greater than 35 u/ml), yet the test is

not useful in detecting early stage disease (approximately 50% accurate).

Unfortunately CA125 is even less reliable for detecting cancer in pre-menopausal

women since it is frequently elevated by non-cancerous conditions such as

pregnancy, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, liver disease, and benign ovarian

cysts. Most gynecologic oncologists employ CA125 for surveillance of ovarian

cancer after the diagnosis has been surgically confirmed since it is a sensitive

indicator of persistent or recurrent disease. Some studies report a slightly

elevated risk of ovarian cancer in women who regularly apply talcum powder to

the genital area. A similar risk has

not been reported for corn starch powders. Read more here: http://www.medicaln

ewstoday. com/articles/ 11186.php

This should make you feel better. Development of ovarian cancer is less than 2%

among the general population, that's the good part, .

Blessings to chase your fears away,

Lottie