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"Ovarian Cervical Cancer" Article "Ovariernes Livmoderhalskræft" artikel
Article Directory Home Artikel Directory Home Disease And Illness Sygdom og sygdom Ovarian Cervical Cancer Æggestokkene livmoderhalskræft

Ovarian Cancer - Don't Ignore the Warning Signs Ovariecancer - Glem ikke de advarselstegn

By Expert Author: Annabelle Wolski Ved ekspert Forfatter: Annabelle Wolski
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Annabelle Wolski
Around 1.5 percent of women are likely to develop ovarian cancer at some stage of their life. Omkring 1.5 procent af kvinderne er sandsynlighed for at udvikle kræft i æggestokkene på et eller andet tidspunkt i deres liv. It is less common than breast cancer but is considered as the most serious and fatal of all gynecological cancers. Det er mindre udbredt end brystkræft, men betragtes som den mest alvorlige og dødelige af alle gynecological kræftformer.

The reason for this is that the cancer is usually advanced before it is diagnosed, making treatment difficult. Grunden til dette er, at kræft er normalt avancerede, før den er diagnosticeret, hvilket gør behandlingen vanskelig. The ovaries cannot be easily examined and, because the warning signs are unclear, late diagnosis is common. Æggestokkene ikke let kan undersøges, og fordi de advarselstegn der er uklare, sene diagnose er fælles.

Because of the lack of screening tests available, it is imperative to know the early symptoms and the possible risk factors. På grund af den manglende screeningstest til rådighed, er det bydende nødvendigt at kende de tidlige symptomer og mulige risikofaktorer.

Understanding ovarian cancer Forståelse ovariecancer

The ovaries are two small organs that are a part of the female reproductive system and they are situated each side of the uterus. Æggestokkene er to små organer, der er en del af den kvindelige reproduktive system og de befinder sig hver side af livmoderen. These ovaries contain germ cells that become eggs which are released when the woman menstruates. Disse æggestokke indeholder kønsceller, der bliver æg, som frigives, når kvinden menstruates.

They also produce estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that adjust the menstrual cycle and have an effect on the growth of breasts and body hair as well as affecting the development of the female body shape. De også producere østrogen og progesteron, de hormoner at justere menstruationscyklus cyklus og har en indvirkning på væksten af bryster og krop hår såvel som påvirker udviklingen af kvindens krop form.

What types of tumors are there? Hvilke typer af tumorer er der?

This normally happens in an organised manner but occasionally they grow abnormally and form a growth that we know as a tumor. Denne normalt sker i en organiseret måde, men ind imellem de vokser unormalt og danne en vækst, som vi kender som en tumor.

This tumor may be benign or it may be malignant. Denne tumor kan være godartede eller det kan være ondartet. If it is benign, it is not cancerous and does not spread to other parts of the body. Hvis det er godartet, er det ikke kræft og ikke spreder sig til andre dele af kroppen. A malignant tumor, on the other hand, is cancerous and will often spread, making mestastases or secondary cancers. En ondartet tumor på den anden side, er kræft og vil ofte spredt, hvilket gør mestastases eller sekundær cancer.

Ovarian cancer is malignant and can occur in either one or both of the ovaries. Ovariecancer er ondartede og kan optræde i enten en eller begge af æggestokkene. There are three main groups that are related to the cells where the cancer starts. Der er tre store grupper, der er relateret til de celler, hvor kræft begynder.

Epithelial ovarian cancer, as its name implies, grows in the epithelium which is the surface of the ovary. Epithelial ovariecancer, som navnet antyder, vokser i epitel, som er overfladen i æggestokkene. It is the most common and accounts for around 90 percent of ovarian cancer. Det er den mest almindelige og tegner sig for omkring 90 procent af ovariecancer. It mainly affects post menopausal women. Det hovedsageligt påvirker post menopausale kvinder.

Another kind of epithelial tumor is a borderline tumor which grows much more slowly than its regular counterpart. En anden form for epithelial tumor er et grænsetilfælde tumor som vokser meget langsommere end sine regelmæssige modstykke. These can normally be removed successfully even if diagnosed at an advanced stage. Disse kan normalt fjernes, selvom diagnosticeret på et fremskredent stadium.

There is a very rare form of ovarian cancer called germ cell ovarian cancer that starts in the cells that develop into eggs. Der er en meget sjælden form for kræft i æggestokkene kaldes kønscelle ovariecancer, der starter i cellerne at udvikle sig til æg. This only accounts for about 5 percent of ovarian cancers and usually occurs only in women under 30. Dette kun tegner sig for omkring 5 procent af ovarie cancer og sædvanligvis kun opstår hos kvinder under 30 år.

The other five percent of ovarian cancers are generally sex-chord stromal cell ovarian cancer that affects the ovary cells responsible for female hormones. De øvrige fem procent af æggestokkene kræftformer er generelt sex-akkord stromal celle ovariecancer, som påvirker æggestokkene celler ansvarlig for kvindelige hormoner. It can affect women of all ages. Det kan påvirke kvinder i alle aldre.


Who is at risk of getting ovarian cancer? Hvem er i risiko for at få kræft i æggestokkene?

The cause of ovarian cancer is unknown but there are some risk factors that have been identified through research. Årsag til kræft i æggestokkene er ukendt, men der er nogle risikofaktorer, som er blevet identificeret gennem forskning. Although having these risk factors may increase your chances of developing ovarian cancer, they do not mean that you will necessarily get the disease. Selv med disse risikofaktorer kan øge dine chancer for at udvikle kræft i æggestokkene, de ikke betyde, at du vil nødvendigvis få sygdommen. However, knowledge of these risk factors can be helpful. Men viden om disse risikofaktorer kan være nyttig. If you are concerned by having any of these risk factors, it is important to talk to your healthcare professional. Hvis du er berørt af med en eller flere af disse risikofaktorer, er det vigtigt at tale med Deres sundhedspersonale.

Factors that may increase your risk of ovarian cancer include: Faktorer, der kan øge din risiko for kræft i æggestokkene omfatte:

Age- Around 90 percent of ovarian cancers affect women over 40. Age-Omkring 90 procent af æggestokkene kræftformer rammer kvinder over 40.

Cultural background - Caucasian women in western society have higher rates of ovarian cancer than African or Asian women. Kulturelle baggrund - kaukasiske kvinder i de vestlige samfund har en højere ovariecancer end afrikanske eller asiatiske kvinder.

Number of pregnancies - Women who have never been pregnant appear to have a higher risk of ovarian cancer. Antallet af graviditeter - Kvinder, der aldrig har været gravide synes at have en højere risiko for kræft i æggestokkene.

Family history - Between 5 and 10% of ovarian cancers are genetic. Familie historie - Mellem 5 og 10% af ovarie cancer er genetisk. Researchers believe that the genes responsible for breast cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2) are involved in almost all cases of familial ovarian cancer as well as familial breast cancer. Forskere mener, at de gener ansvarlige for brystkræft (BRCA1 og BRCA2) er involveret i næsten alle tilfælde af familiær ovariecancer samt familiær brystkræft. It is also thought that these same damaged genes may be responsible for some endometrial and colon cancers. Det er også mente, at disse samme beskadiget gener kan være ansvarlig for nogle endometriale og colon cancer. If you are genetically predisposed to any ovarian, breast, endometrial or colon cancers, you may have an increased risk of getting ovarian cancer. Hvis du er genetisk disponerede for enhver i æggestokkene, brysterne, endometrie eller colon cancer, du kan have en øget risiko for at få kræft i æggestokkene.

Infertility and taking fertility drugs - Women who have had fertility drugs may be at a higher risk although infertility itself is a risk factor so this cannot be taken as a clear indication. Ufrugtbarhed og under fertilitetsmedicin - Kvinder, der har haft fertilitetsmedicin kan have en højere risiko, selv om infertilitet sig selv er en risikofaktor, så dette kan ikke tages som en klar indikation.

Hormone Replacement Therapy - The use of estrogen only HRT which is usually when you have had a hysterectomy, has been identified as a possible risk factor for ovarian cancer, particularly if you have been on this therapy for over ten years. HRT - Anvendelse af østrogen kun HRT som normalt, når du har haft en hysterektomi, er blevet identificeret som en mulig risikofaktor for kræft i æggestokkene, især hvis du har været på denne behandling i over ti år.

Lifestyle factors - Obesity is a risk factor associated with ovarian cancer as is a diet that is high in fat. Livsstilsrelaterede faktorer - Fedme er en risikofaktor i forbindelse med ovariecancer som er en kost, der er et højt indhold af fedt.


Can I reduce the risk of ovarian cancer? Kan jeg mindske risikoen for kræft i æggestokkene?

Currently, there are no known procedures to prevent or detect early ovarian cancer but there are ways to reduce the risks. I øjeblikket er der ingen kendte procedurer til at forhindre eller opdage tidlige ovariecancer, men der findes metoder til at reducere risici. Some of these are: Nogle af disse er:

Oral contraceptives - Research has found that the use of oral contraceptives can cut the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 60 percent if taken for a period of five years during your life. Orale kontraceptiva - Undersøgelser har vist, at brugen af orale kontraceptiva kan klippe risikoen for kræft i æggestokkene med op til 60 procent hvis traeffes for en periode på fem år i løbet af dit liv.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding - Breastfeeding delays ovulation after childbirth and therefore decreases your risk of ovarian cancer. Graviditet og amning - Amning forsinkelser ovulation efter fødsel, og derfor nedsætter din risiko for kræft i æggestokkene. However, there is no guarantee that breastfeeding will stop you from developing ovarian cancer. Der er dog ingen garanti for, at amning vil stoppe dig fra at udvikle kræft i æggestokkene.

Enjoy a low fat diet - A high fat diet has been identified as a risk factor in ovarian cancer. Nyd en fedtfattig kost - Et højt fedtindhold kost er blevet identificeret som en risikofaktor i ovariecancer. Therefore, it makes sense to stick to a low fat diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Derfor giver det mening at holde sig til en fedtfattig kost med masser af frisk frugt og grøntsager.

Tubal ligation or hysterectomy - These operations are only performed with a valid medical reason but it is believed that they both reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Tubal ligation eller hysterektomi - Disse operationer er kun udføres med en gyldig medicinsk grund, men det menes, at de både mindske risikoen for kræft i æggestokkene.

People with a strong family history of ovarian cancer may opt to speak to a genetic counselor that can assess whether you are at risk of developing the disease. Folk med en stærk arvelig kræft i æggestokkene kan vælge at tale med en genetisk rådgiver, der kan vurdere om du er i risiko for at udvikle sygdommen. If your family history suggests the damaged genes associated with ovarian, breast, endometrial, or colon cancer, it may be wise to have genetic testing. Hvis din familie historie tyder på det skadede gener forbundet med æggestokkene, brysterne, endometrie, eller tyktarmskræft, kan det være klogt at have gentest. If these tests show the damaged BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, you may be refe.rred to a gynecological oncologist to consider ways to reduce your risk. Hvis disse prøver viser den beskadigede BRCA1 og BRCA2 gener, du kan refe.rred til en gynecological oncologist at overveje metoder til reduktion af din risiko.

Early symptoms of ovarian cancer Tidlige symptomer på kræft i æggestokkene

Because there is no screening test available for ovarian cancer, it is recommended that you have a regular pelvic vaginal checkup to see if there are any changes in your ovaries. Fordi der ikke er nogen screening test til rådighed for ovariecancer, anbefales det at du har en regelmæssig bækkensmerter vaginal helbredsundersgelse at se, om der er nogen ændringer i dine æggestokke. It is also vital that you consult your healthcare specialist if you notice any possible signs of this illness. Det er også vigtigt, at du konsulterer din sundhedspleje specialisten, hvis du bemærker eventuelle tegn på denne sygdom. Because the symptoms are often common to many other medical conditions, diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be difficult Fordi symptomerne ofte er fælles for mange andre medicinske tilstande, diagnosticering af kræft i æggestokkene kan være svært

However, if you have any of the following symptoms that are unusual for you and that persist for more than a week, see your doctor without delay. Men hvis du har en eller flere af følgende symptomer, der er usædvanligt for dig, og at vare i mere end en uge, se din læge så hurtigt som muligt.

Some symptoms of ovarian cancer may include: Nogle symptomer på kræft i æggestokkene kan omfatte:

Stomach discomfort of pain in the pelvic area Gastrointestinalt ubehag af smerter i bækkensmerter område

Persistent nausea or wind. Vedvarende kvalme eller vind.

Feeling constantly bloated or 'full'. Følelse konstant oppustet eller 'fuldstændig'.

Unexplained weight gain. Uforklarlig vægtstigning.

Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss Appetitløshed eller uforklarligt vægttab

Bowel changes Tarmsygdom ændringer

Frequency or urgency in urination Hyppighed eller hurtighed vandladning

Lethargy. Apati.

Pain during intercourse. Smerte under samleje.

Unexplained vaginal bleeding. Uforklarlige blødninger.

Sometimes, ovarian cancers are wrongly diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome or menopause so if you are concerned, ask to be referred to a gynecological oncologist who can order tests to rule out ovarian cancer. Undertiden æggestokke kræft er forkert diagnosticeret som irritabel tarm syndrom eller overgangsalderen så hvis du er bekymret for, anmode om at blive henvist til en gynecological oncologist der kan bestille prøver at udelukke kræft i æggestokkene. It is rare that these symptoms will be ovarian cancer but if it is, early detection gives an excellent chance of survival. Det er sjældent, at disse symptomer bliver ovariecancer, men hvis det er, tidlig opsporing giver en fremragende chance for at overleve.


Diagnosing ovarian cancer Diagnosticere ovariecancer

If your doctor suspects ovarian cancer, you will be referred to a gynecological oncologist who will organize tests which may include any or all of the following: Hvis din læge har mistanke om kræft i æggestokkene, vil du blive henvist til en gynecological oncologist der vil organisere prøver, der kan omfatte flere eller alle de følgende:

An internal pelvic examination. En intern bækkensmerter undersøgelse.

Blood tests Blodprøver

Chest and stomach x-rays. Bryst og mave røntgenstråler.

A barium enema to rule out bowel problems En barium enema at udelukke tarm problemer

Ultrasound scans Ultralydsscanninger

If the results show a likelihood of ovarian cancer, you will be recommended to have an operation to confirm the diagnosis (none of the abovementioned tests can be sure). Hvis resultaterne viser en risiko for kræft i æggestokkene, vil du blive anbefalet at have en operation for at bekræfte diagnosen (ingen af de ovennævnte tests kan være sikker). During the operation, if the surgeon finds ovarian cancer, they will normally remove the cancer as well as the ovaries. Under operationen, hvis kirurgen finder ovariecancer, vil de normalt fjerne kræft samt æggestokkene.

It is important to understand before the surgery that this may happen so learn all you can about your illness and the outcomes before the operation. Det er vigtigt at forstå, før kirurgi, at dette kan ske så lære alt, hvad du kan om din sygdom og resultater før operationen.
About the Author/Author Bio Om Forfatter / Author Bio

Anne Wolski has worked in the health and welfare industry for more than 30 years. Anne Wolski har arbejdet i sundhed og velfærd industri i mere end 30 år. She is a co-director of http://www.magnetic-health-online.com and http://www.betterhealthshoppe.com which are both information portals with many interesting medical articles. Hun er en co-leder af http://www.magnetic-health-online.com og http://www.betterhealthshoppe.com der er både oplysninger portaler med mange interessante medicinske artikler. She is also an associate of http://www.timzbiz.com which features many articles on internet marketing and resources. Hun er også en partner til http://www.timzbiz.com hvilke funktioner mange artikler om internet markedsføring og ressourcer.

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The ovaries are two small organs that are part of the female reproductive system. Æggestokkene er to små organer, der er en del af den kvindelige reproduktive system. Eggs mature inside the ovaries. Æg modne inde i æggestokkene. In women of childbearing age, one ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube every month, where it may be fertilised with sperm. Hos kvinder i den fødedygtige alder, en æggestokkene frigiver et æg i fallopian tube hver måned, hvor den kan være befrugtet med sæd. If it's not fertilised, the egg passes into the womb (uterus) and is lost when the uterus sheds its lining as a monthly period. Hvis det ikke befrugtet, æg passerer ind i livmoderen (livmoder) og går tabt, når livmoderen kaster sin foring som en månedlig periode. The ovaries also produce the female hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. Æggestokkene også producere de kvindelige hormoner, østrogen og progesteron. After the menopause, the ovaries produce less of these hormones and no longer release an egg each month. Efter overgangsalderen, æggestokkene producerer mindre af disse hormoner og ikke længere frigive et æg hver måned. This is why periods stop after the menopause. Dette er grunden perioder stoppe efter overgangsalderen.
Ovarian cancer is often called the "silent" killer because many times there are no symptoms until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. Ovariecancer kaldes ofte den "tavse" morder, fordi mange gange er der ingen symptomer, indtil sygdommen har udviklet sig til et fremskredent stadium. One-third of American women will get some form of cancer in their lifetime and approximately one and one half percent of those cases will be cancer involving one or both ovaries. En tredjedel af de amerikanske kvinder vil få en vis form for kræft i deres liv, og omkring en og en halv procent af disse tilfælde vil være kræft involverer en eller begge æggestokke.
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The symptoms of ovarian cancer can appear months before the cancer is found. Symptomerne på ovariecancer kan vises måneder før kræft er fundet. Unless a woman is getting the tests that would reveal the cancer these symptoms many times wont be diagnosed. Medmindre en kvinde bliver de test, der ville afsløre kræft disse symptomer mange gange plejer være diagnosticeret.
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