106. Ovarian Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
A
Serous carcinoma (most common) Endometriod type Clear cell type (usually aggressive) Mucinous and undifferentiated (rare)
Primary peritoneal cancer (germ cell cancer)
2
Q
What are the risk factors of ovarian cancer?
A
Increasing age Nullparity High BMI Infertulity Endometriosis Genetic risk HRT
3
Q
What are some protective factors of ovarian cancer?
A
COC
Breast feeding
4
Q
What are the tumour markers for ovarian cancer?
A
Ca125
5
Q
How do you diagnose ovarian cancer?
A
Staging laparotomy (Laparotomy and removal of ovaries)
6
Q
How do you diagnose ovarian cancer?
A
Staging laparotomy (Laparotomy and removal of ovaries)
7
Q
What is the best treatment for ovarian cancer?
A
Surgery and chemotherapy
8
Q
What is the best way to remove the risk of ovarian cancer in those who are at risk
A
Remove ovaries- screening doesn’t work
