Ovarian Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the ovarian cancer sx?
A
bloating - most common
pelvic/abdominal pain
difficulty eating/feeling full quickly
urinary sx - frequency, urgency
2
Q
What are the ovarian RF?
A
family hx of breast, colon, ovarian cancer genetic mutation - BRCA1 hormone replacement increased age nullparity
3
Q
What can decrease RF?
A
OCP breastfeeding bilateral tubal ligation hysterectomy prophylactic oophorectomy
4
Q
What are dx tool for ovarian cancer?
A
pelvic/rectal exam
transvaginal US
CA125 - not specific
bx
5
Q
How do you tx ovarian cancer vs breast cancer?
A
ovarian: surgery -> chemo
breast: chemo -> surgery
