Ovarian Cancer: Progression, Diagnosis and Treatment (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781639277766)

Ovarian cancer refers to a type of cancer that develops in the ovaries. It produces abnormal cells that can spread or invade to other body parts. There are various symptoms of ovarian cancer such as abdominal swelling, bloating, loss of appetite, pelvic pain, constipation, etc. Those women who have ovulated more frequently in their lives have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. Furthermore, women who reach menopause at a later age, those who have never had children and women who start ovulating at a younger age are also more likely to develop ovarian cancer. The most frequent type of ovarian cancer is ovarian carcinoma. A biopsy of tissue which is normally removed through surgery is used for the diagnosis of this type of cancer. Its treatment includes chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new researches on the progression, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of this medical condition.

Author: Susan Conway
ISBN-10: 1639277765
ISBN-13: 9781639277766
Publisher: American Medical Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 235
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d