Ovarian cancer; The cause of ovarian cancer is not fully known. But hereditary characteristics and hormones are thought to play a role in the formation of the disease. The fact that this disease is less common in women who have given birth to a large number of children from an early age, have their tubes tied, use birth control pills for a long time and have no close relatives who have ovarian cancer supports this idea.
The first step in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is a physical examination. Then, imaging methods such as ultrasound and computed tomography are used. Some blood tests also help with diagnosis. It is reported that 45.5% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer live for five years after treatment, and this rate increases to 92.7% in the case of early detection. Therefore, early detection is very important.
Uterine (endometrial) cancer; Considering cancers that develop in women’s reproductive organs and are unique only to women, endometrial cancer is the most common malignant disease. Endometrial cancer usually occurs in women between the ages of 55 and 65. It is literally unknown which factors cause endometrial cancer. But it is believed that some hormones secreted from the ovaries and some drugs that affect these hormones cause the disease.
Thickening of the intrauterine tissue also contributes to this condition. The most important symptom of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding. It is reported that 80% of women infected with this disease live for five years after treatment, this rate increases to 90% in the case of early diagnosis and the same rate decreases to 15% in the case of late diagnosis. Therefore, early detection is very important.
