HealthScouter Ovarian Cancer Patient Advocate
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For the most honest, objective opinion, HealthScouter provides a patient's view of the most common medical problems. Including hundreds of quotes, questions, and answers from patients themselves, this guide provides comprehensive information about a single condition for from perspective that matters: the patient's perspective. Understand how current patients approach their medical challenges, and help
overcome your own. This reference will help you see through obscure medical jargon and limited treatment options and empower you to better understand the issues that really matter: Diagnosis + Symptoms + What to Expect + Treatment Options +
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HealthScouter Ovarian Cancer Patient Advocate - Equity Press
HealthScouter Ovarian Cancer Patient Advocate
Equity Press - HealthScouter.com
5055 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, California 92507
www.healthscouter.com
Purchasing this book entitles you to free updates at www.healthscouter.com/OvarianCancer
Edited By: Katrina Robinson
Includes Ovarian Cancer from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovarian_cancer
HealthScouter Ovarian Cancer Patient Advocate: Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Signs of Ovarian Cancer (HealthScouter Ovarian Cancer)
ISBN: 978-1-60332-262-1
Smashwords Edition
Edited Components are Copyright (c) 2009 Equity Press
Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled GNU Free Documentation License
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HealthScouter and Equity Press do not provide medical advice. The contents of this book are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice from a qualified physician or health care professional about any medical concern, and do not disregard professional medical advice because of anything you may read in this book or on a HealthScouter web site. The views of individuals quoted in this book are not necessarily those of HealthScouter or Equity Press.
Equity Press does not endorse any company or product, and listing on the HealthScouter web site is not linked to corporate sponsorship. We do not make a claim to being comprehensive or up to date. If you would like to recommend information to include in this book, please contact us – we would be very happy to hear from you.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Motivation
How to use this book
Introduction to Ovarian Cancer
Epidemiology
Alcohol
Classification
Symptoms
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Consensus Statement
Diagnosis
Screening
Staging
Treatment
Prognosis
Complications
Prevention
Ovarian Cyst
Types
Functional cysts
Endometrioid cyst
Pathological cysts
Symptoms
Treatment
Germ Cell Tumor
Etiology
Classification
Location
Prognosis
Research
Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
Causes
Symptoms
Differentials
Pathology
Treatment
Prognosis
Research
Surface Epithelial - Stromal Tumors
Classification
Serous tumors
Mucinous tumors
Endometrioid tumors
Clear cell tumors
Brenner tumor
Treatment
Sex Cord- Gonadal Stromal Tumor
Tumor types in order of prevalence
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Research
Follicular Cyst of Ovary
Brenner Tumor
Presentation
Diagnosis
Krukenberg Tumor
Historical
Etiology and Incidence
Symptoms
Pathogenesis
Treatment and Prognosis
Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Causes
Prognosis and treatment
Mesothelioma
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References: Ovarian Cancer
References: Ovarian Cyst
References: Germ Cell Tumor
References: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
References: Surface Epithelial Stromal Tumor
References: Sex Cord Gonadal Stromal Tumor
References: Follicular Cyst of Ovary
References: Brenner Tumor
References: Krukenberg Tumor
References: Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Introduction and Motivation
Dear Reader,
I like to think of myself as a polite, well-reasoned person. I rarely speak out or complain. When a waitress spills something on me, or if my meal is cold—or if I’m overcharged—I generally try to be as polite as possible. I don’t like to make very many waves. I often secretly hope that the manager will hear about my predicament and come out and offer me a free meal, or something similar. I generally hope that my polite and respectful demeanor pays off. And it does happen from time to time. You know, I think many people are brought up to believe that this is just good manners. It’s how you’re supposed to behave. And if you knew me personally, I think you’d agree that I’m generally pretty reserved. Of course my wife may raise an objection or two (!), but I really believe that it’s important to treat others as you would like to be treated. We’re talking about the golden rule here—it works well and it applies to almost every life circumstance.
But I have to admit that when it comes to my health, or the health of someone I care about—all bets are off. I want to know what’s going on—when, why, where, and how. And I make these feelings known. I tend to get downright assertive. It’s just something I feel very strongly about. And I feel that when you are in a hospital, or if you’re brushing up against the healthcare system, that you should feel the same way. It’s unfamiliar turf, and the professionals who work in this system often take advantage of their positions. They may use some jargon to hide the whole truth— or they may say something without checking to make sure you understand completely. They may present the options that are best for them, perhaps the most profitable or convenient. Now I’m not saying this goes on everywhere. There are many professionals in the business of health who go out of their way to make sure you have the best care. And I’m not suggesting that you should become a bully, or purposefully annoying—absolutely not. But I am suggesting that I think it’s OK for you to step outside of your typical comfort zone, and put on your patient advocate hat. Because you, the patient or patient advocate, care the most about your care—not the medical system or healthcare providers.
HealthScouter was created to help patients become better advocates for their own medical care. Because when it comes to your healthcare, the stakes are high. There are none higher. And healthcare is one area where consumers (us, the sick people) are notoriously unaware of their options. And that’s why I’m publishing these books. To help you understand your options, and to help you get the best care possible. I want to help you become a better advocate for yourself and for your loved ones.
It’s my sincere hope that you can take this book with you to the hospital, to be read in the waiting room or by the bedside—and when you see a relevant patient comment you can use this book to ask questions of your health care providers. My advice: Ask lots of questions! Providers are busy people who generally go about their business with little questioning, delivering care as they see fit—making quick decisions—and again, nobody is going to care as much about your health as you. So now, more than ever, you need tools at your disposal to get the best care possible. One of the tools at your disposal is this HealthScouter book and the material within. You need to be armed with questions, and you need to ask questions all of the time. And so the difficult part is now to understand the right questions to ask.
That brings me to an explanation of how these books are structured. HealthScouter books include a number of what we call patient comments. These patient comments are summaries of what people have experienced. They’re first hand accounts of what you may expect. These experiences effectively help you catch up,