Ovarian Cancer
Cancer
What is a Microscopic Cancer of the Uterus?
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD, MS
Microscopic Cancer Of The Uterus
"What is microscopic cancer of the uterus? Is treatment needed after surgery?
I am 67 years old and had a complete hysterectomy three weeks ago. The report...
Cancer
How to tell if an Ovarian Mass is Malignant
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
Just as a breast lump is frightening because it may mean cancer, so is a pelvic mass that the doctor thinks may possibly be ovarian cancer. Most women, if given a...
Cancer
Abnormal uterine bleeding and family history of uterine cancer
I have had abnormal bleeding on/off for the past 3 yrs. I've mentioned it to my G.P., who brushed it off as stress ("If you were...
Cancer
Hereditary Ovarian Cancer Reduced by Oral Contraceptives
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
We've known since the early 1990's that use of birth control pills reduces a woman's risk for ovarian cancer by about 50%. The exact mechanism isn't known but it has been...
Cancer
Early Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer has been called the "silent killer" since it normally creeps up on its victims only to be discovered in its advanced stages. In 70-75 percent of cases the cancer has already spread to...
Cancer
Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN) and Cancer
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
Vulvar disease and cancer is certainly not as frequent a problem as are abnormal Pap smears or abnormal uterine bleeding and the concern for endometrial cancer. And yet when the doctor...
Cancer
Woman's Diagnostic Cyber - Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
CA-125 blood test, what is it and what does it show?
Do I need a CA-125 test after hysterectomy and ovary removal?
Condyloma treatment to prevent...
Cancer
Family History Important for Ovarian Cancer Risk
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
Do you have a family history of ovarian cancer? Is a family history of breast, colon or endometrial cancer important in predicting risk to ovarian cancer? Yes it is.
Ovarian Cancer Risk
If...