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Ovarian Cancer: Resources
 Approximately
one in 70 women in the United States will develop ovarian cancer, a serious
disease that kills nearly 15,000 women every year (1). The main cause of
ovarian cancer is attributed to a genetic predisposition to the disease.
The diagnosis of ovarian cancer is difficult and the symptoms are often
vague. If you have questions about ovarian cancer, you should speak with
your doctor about a diagnostic work-up.
Unfortunately, the conditions that lead to the development of Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome, as well as some of the medical problems linked to PCOS,
may also set the stage for ovarian cancer. Studies have linked the occurrence
of ovarian cancer in women with the consumption of diets high in refined
carbohydrates (2). Such diets are prevalent among PCOS sufferers and contribute
to the underlying Insulin Resistance that causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Insulin Resistance has also been linked to breast cancer and studies suggest
it is a significant risk factor for development of the disease (3). Other
recent research indicates that women who suffer from infertility may have
an increased risk of developing cancer (4). As infertility is a common
result of PCOS, there may be a relationship between Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome and ovarian cancer.
Although there is no definitive study that proves that PCOS and ovarian
cancer are linked, this recent research continues to stress the importance
of addressing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its underlying Insulin Resistance.
Ovarian cancer sufferers have a 50% survival rate after five years (5).
Links to other resources and organizations that
provide information and support on Ovarian Cancer:
The
National Women’s Health Information Center
Familydoctor.org
Medline
Plus
Emedicine.com
The
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Ovarian
Cancer National Alliance
Oncology
Channel
National
Cancer Institute
Ovarian
Cancer Research Fund
Centers
For Disease Control
Ovarian
Cancer Alliance Canada
MedicineNet
Web
MD
National
Ovarian Cancer Association (Canada)
About
Women’s Health
National
Ovarian Cancer Network (Australia)
Gilda
Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Cancer
Research UK
American
Cancer Society
Conversations:
The International Newsletter for Those Fighting Ovarian Cancer
Johns
Hopkins Pathology
The
Mayo Clinic
eMedicine
Consumer Health
Cancer
Links USA
Cancer
Treatment Centers of America
Marsha
Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research
Department
of Defense Medical Research Programs
Health
Square
Ovarian
Cancer News (Topix.net)
Gynecologic
Cancer Foundation
(1) Garcia,
Agustin A., M.D., Ovarian Cancer. eMedicine, December 21, 2004.
(2) Dunne,
Dr. Nancy. Natural Health Solutions for PCOS,
"What Do PCOS and Ovarian Cancer Have In Common?" January 22,
2003.
(3) Bruning,
PF; Bonfrer, JM; van Noord, PA; Hart AA; de Jong-Bakker M; Nooijen WJ. "Insulin
Resistance and Breast-Cancer Risk." Int. J. Cancer. 1992 Oct 21; 52(4):511-6.
(4) Brinton
LA, Westhoff CL, Scoccia B et al. Causes of infertility as predictors of
subsequent cancer risk. Epidemiology 2005 Jul;16(4):500-7.
(5) Garcia,
Agustin A., M.D., Ovarian Cancer. eMedicine, December 21, 2004.
Click
here to read about Guidelines for PCOS
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