Ovarian Cancer Australia
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About
A not-for-profit national organisation that provides support and advocacy for people affected by ovarian cancer. - Areas Of Interest Menopause Ovarian Cancer Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Answers contributed by Ovarian Cancer Australia
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Who is most at risk of developing ovarian cancer?
We do know that there are some factors that may increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer and that there are some protective factors that may reduce a woman's risk. It is important to ... read more -
Is there a vaccine for ovarian cancer
There is no vaccine available in Australia at them moment for Ovarian Cancer. There are clinical trails being conducted currently for a test vaccine however the results have not yet been released and will not ... read more -
Is there a blood test for ovarian cancer?
There is no specific blood test for Ovarian Cancer. CA-125 is primarily used to monitor therapy during treatment for ovarian cancer. CA-125 is also used to detect whether cancer has come back after treatment is ... read more -
How common is ovarian cancer in Australia?
Ovarian cancer is the 9th most common cancer diagnosed in Australian women, and the second most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer. The number of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Australia increased from 833 in 1982 ... read more -
What is the survival rate for ovarian cancer?
The five year relative survival rate for Australian women with ovarian cancer has increased significantly, from 33% in 1982-1987 to 40% in 2000-2006. read more -
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
It can be difficult to diagnose ovarian cancer because the symptoms are ones that many women will have from time to time, and they are often symptoms of less serious and more common health problems. ... read more -
Is there a routine test for ovarian cancer?
There is no screening test available for ovarian cancer. read more -
How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?
There is no screening test available for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is usually detected by a combination of several tests and examinations. The final diagnosis always requires the pathological analysis of a tissue sample. Physical ... read more -
What causes ovarian cancer?
We don’t know the causes of most ovarian cancer. Research into the causes of ovarian cancer is continuing in Australia and overseas. We do know that there are some factors that may increase a woman’s ... read more -
What is ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is a disease where some of the cells in one or both ovaries start to grow abnormally and develop into cancer. read more
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