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Here are answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions about ovarian cancer:
Can I get ovarian cancer if I have had my ovaries removed?
Technically, no – but it’s still possible to develop a type of cancer called primary peritoneal carcinoma, which attacks the area where the ovaries used to be. If you are at high risk for ovarian cancer (for instance, if women in your family have a history of ovarian, breast or colon cancer) your doctor may recommend prophylactic oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries).
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer can be difficult to spot immediately because many of the symptoms mimic other types of diseases. Most women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer experience abdominal bloating, increased need for urination and pain in the stomach area or pelvis. In addition, gas, pain and nausea, as well as low back pain and shortness of breath, can be early indicators of ovarian cancer.
Does ovarian cancer run in families?
Unfortunately, yes. Around one in every ten cases of ovarian cancer is hereditary. Women who inherit ovarian cancer usually have a mutation in one of two specific genes: BRCA1 (breast cancer gene 1) and BRCA2 (breast cancer gene 2). The mutant gene significantly increases risk of epithelial ovarian cancer.
If you think you might be at risk for ovarian cancer, you should take out a supplemental insurance policy in order to provide for future cancer-related expenses. CancerPlans.com provides a variety of cancer insurance policies that cover most varieties of malignant internal cancer. CancerPlans.com offers stand-alone insurance products that can work with or without any other type of health insurance you may have.
(1) http://www.ovariancancer.org/about-ovarian-cancer/faqs/
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