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A11. Ovarian cancer; classification, symptoms and diagnosis: Difference between revisions

Created page with "Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynaecological cancer (after endometrial), but the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death due to its poor prognosis. It has no early symptoms, it has potential to grow very large, and it has aggressive behaviour. There is no effective screening for it in the general population. It is mostly a disease of postmenopausal women in the 55 – 65 age group. The 5-year survival is 30 – 35%. The only real opportunity for sur..."
(Created page with "Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynaecological cancer (after endometrial), but the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death due to its poor prognosis. It has no early symptoms, it has potential to grow very large, and it has aggressive behaviour. There is no effective screening for it in the general population. It is mostly a disease of postmenopausal women in the 55 – 65 age group. The 5-year survival is 30 – 35%. The only real opportunity for sur...")
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