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How long does ovarian cancer take to grow?

Ovarian cancers develop and grow at varying rates over time. Some types of ovarian cancer may grow slowly over years while others can progress very quickly within months.

Posted in ovarian cancer, prognosis, staging; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What is the most aggressive type of ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is not one disease but can be made up of different cell clones or types.

Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis, staging; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How do I know if my ovarian cancer has spread?

There is currently no proven screening test for ovarian cancer. If your doctor suspects you have ovarian cancer, you may have blood tests (CA125), and medical imaging scans (ultrasound, CT scan).

Posted in ovarian cancer, biopsy, staging; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Where does endometrial cancer spread to?

Endometrial cancer arises from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. The diagnosis is made through a curette, which takes some tissue from the endometrium for analysis under the microscope.

Posted in endometrial cancer, prognosis, staging; Comments 1 ; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Stages of Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the growth of abnormal cells within the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). Most early-stage cervical cancers come with high survival rates.

Posted in cervical cancer, staging; Comments 2 ; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Stages of Ovarian Cancer

If diagnosed with ovarian cancer, patients will want to know their tumour “stage”. The stage of ovarian cancer describes how far the cancer has grown and spread in the body...

Posted in ovarian cancer, staging; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

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