NCCN Guidelines About Ovarian Cancer
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is known as the No. 1 resource for up-to-date information on cancer treatment guidelines. In particular, its treatment guidelines for ovarian cancer were updated in 2009, adding an extensive amount of new developments concerning the symptoms and treatment for women with ovarian cancer.
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Types
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The NCCN provides a list of the different kinds of ovarian cancer and a detailed description of each, including possible causes, symptoms, locations of infected tissue, effects on the body, stages and treatments. The different types of ovarian cancer are: epithelial, borderline epithelial, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal. The NCCN also describes the kinds of tumors associated with ovarian cancer, including germ cell, stromal and carcinosarcoma.
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Symptoms
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Ovarian cancer was once thought to have no identifiable symptoms, but the NCCN's most recent research has shown that women with ovarian cancer may have similar experiences that differentiate them from uninfected women. These symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, urinary urgency or frequency, and feeling full quickly or difficulty eating. If you are experiencing any or most of these symptoms suddenly, visit a gynecologist or oncologist.
Treatments
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For each type of ovarian cancer listed, the NCCN lists a detailed treatment plan, with each treatment differing based on the patient's previous health issues or treatments. A description of each available treatment is provided, including the possible side effects and the statistics of success. The treatments described range from those for the first onset of symptoms to those recommended for follow-up treatments.
Allergic Reactions
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Ovarian cancer has been difficult to successfully treat in the past due to the allergic reactions to the treatment in many patients. The NCCN guidelines include the allergic reactions that often occur and the new steps that can be taken to lesson the severity of symptoms. Because of the research done at the NCCN, the often unbearable allergic reactions can be suppressed to such a degree that the patients can receive the full-recommended course of treatment and continue most activities of daily living with ease.
Recurrence Therapy
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For each kind of cancer and tumor, the NCCN guidelines provide an extensive list of medications that are specifically used as a form of recurrence therapy. This is helpful, as each medication is suited specifically for the kind of cancer or tumor that is recurring.
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