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Germ Cell Ovarian Cancer - General Information

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Germ cell cancers are very uncommon, accounting for no more than 5% of ovarian cancers. They arise from the germ cells, or egg making cells, of the ovary, and usually occur in women under the age of 40. They are most common in teenagers or women in their twenties.

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Gynaecological Cancer - Psychology - Professional

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What are the issues for Gynaecological Cancer patients?

The diagnosis of cancer is often a devastating blow. The diagnosis may have been quite unexpected, and there is shock and disbelief, and apprehension about what this means. All women diagnosed with cancer do wonder, even if only briefly, if they might die.

Booklet: Cancer of the Ovary - a guide for women

Submitted by j.gower on Mon, 27/09/2010 - 11:47
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Cancer of the Ovary

The ovaries(G) are a pair of female reproductive organs that are located in the pelvis(G). They sit either side of the uterus(G) (womb) at the ends of the fallopian tubes(G) and are usually about the size of an almond. The ovaries perform two functions: to produce eggs and to make female hormones.

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Leaflet: Gynaecological Surgery - Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Submitted by j.gower on Mon, 27/09/2010 - 10:13
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Gynaecological Surgery – Pelvic(G) Lymphadenectomy

A pelvic lymphadenectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of lymph nodes(G) in the pelvis, especially those that drain the uterus(G), cervix(G), fallopian tubes(G), ovaries(G) and upper vagina(G). The operation is performed by removing all the tissue (mainly fat) from along the major blood vessels in the pelvis. This tissue contains the lymph nodes to be removed.

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