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The article is written by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thu Hoai - Unit Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Ovarian cancer is an increasingly common gynecological malignancy. According to the American Cancer Society ACS, the average woman's risk of ovarian cancer is 1 in 78. Ovarian cancer has many types, silently progressing, when detected late, it will be difficult to treat, the cure rate and survival is low. The early detection and diagnosis of ovarian cancer and the risk of ovarian cancer will help increase the effectiveness of treatment and improve the quality of treatment for patients. Early identification of women with a higher-than-normal risk of ovarian cancer will help doctors and these women plan for regular follow-up and check-ups for early detection and early treatment.
1. Factors that increase the risk of ovarian cancer
Some factors that slightly increase the risk of ovarian cancer (3 times the normal) can include the following:
Women over 40 Women with a history of breast cancer after 42 years of age but an increased history of breast cancer. No one in the family has breast or ovarian cancer Women with a history of assisted reproductive technology
Phụ nữ có tiền sử thực hiện hỗ trợ sinh sản có nguy cơ ung thư buồng trứng cao hơn
Women with a history of endometriosis Women who are obese or overweight Women with a history of exposure: Asbestos, radiation, diabetes insulin treatment
2. Factors that increase the risk of ovarian cancer 6 times higher than the average person
Some factors increase the risk of ovarian cancer 6 times higher than the average person can be mentioned as follows:
Having a family member with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer (risk of carrying) BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations Tests for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, rectal cancer genes ...) Women with a history of breast cancer before the age of 40 Women with a history of gastrointestinal cancer Women with a history of Lynch syndrome
Ung thư vú làm tăng nguy cơ bị ung thư buồng trứng gấp 6 lần
In order to protect their health, in order to detect and treat ovarian cancer early, the women at high risk mentioned above should go for regular consultations and checkups at Obstetrics and Gynecology centers and implement other methods. Subclinical exploration methods such as ultrasound, testing for cancer markers, magnetic resonance imaging or genetic testing ...
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