Cancer - Ovaries
Overview
Ovarian cancer is a malignant disease that develops in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands responsible for producing eggs (ova) and the hormones estrogen and progesterone. It occurs when abnormal ovarian cells grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor that can invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. Although ovarian cancer is less common than some other cancers, it is considered one of the most serious gynecologic cancers because symptoms are often vague, and the disease is frequently diagnosed at a later stage.
Prevalence
Ovarian Cancer is the fifth most commonly occurring type of Cancer in women.
Ovarian Cancer accounts for 4% of all cases of Cancer in women and accounts for 5% of Cancer deaths in women (in the USA in 1994).
Approximately 1.5% of women eventually develop Ovarian Cancer, and approximately 1% of women die from Ovarian Cancer.
Most cases of Ovarian Cancer occur in women aged 50+, with the highest risk occurring in women aged 60+.
There is a hereditary factor in Ovarian Cancer.
These Substances may Prevent/Treat Ovarian Cancer
Amino Acids
Theanine may enhance the effectiveness of Doxorubicin in the treatment of Ovarian Cancer. [1]
Auxins
Indole-3-Carbinol may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer.
Carbohydrates
Lentinan may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer. [2]
PSP (a constituent of Karawatake Mushrooms) may improve the condition of Ovarian Cancer patients. [3]
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene may reduce the risk of Ovarian Cancer. [4]
Lutein may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer. [5]
Lycopene may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer. [6]
Electromagnetic Radiation
Optimal (but not excessive) exposure to Sunlight may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer (due to Sunlight stimulating the endogenous production of Vitamin D): [7]
Epidemiological studies indicate that women with the least exposure to Sunlight are 18 times more likely to develop Ovarian Cancer than those with the most exposure.
Enzymes
Bromelain (600 mg per day) may cause regression in some cases of Ovarian Cancer and inhibit its metastasis. [8]
The body increases its endogenous production of (Cellular Manganese-containing) Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) in the presence of Ovarian Cancer (this implies that exogenous SOD may benefit the treatment of Ovarian Cancer). [9]
Hormones
Melatonin may help the growth of tumor Cells involved in Ovarian Cancer. [10]
Lipids
Betulinic Acid may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Ovarian Cancer cells. [11]
Minerals
Calcium may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer. [12]
Ovarian Cancer may be linked to Iodine deficiency (indicating that adequate dietary Iodine possibly prevents Ovarian Cancer). [13]
Magnesium may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer. [14]
Selenium may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer. Selenium may also be beneficial for Ovarian Cancer patients undergoing Chemotherapy. [15]
Prescribed Medications
Aspirin may help to prevent Ovarian Cancer. [16]
Coley's Toxins may prolong the lifespan of 67% of Ovarian Cancer patients.
Low-dose Naltrexone may be useful for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer.
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