OVARIAN CANCER

Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors

Demographic Factor Age Increased incidence of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer is more pronounced over 65 years of age. According to previous studies, median age of diagnosis is 50-79 years. Reproductive Factor Pregnancy Characteristics Results of a study showed that delivery of MALE Infant associated with a 2-times increase in the risk of mucinous ovarian cancer. Menstrual-related …

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Increased Risk of Breast Cancer for Oral Contraceptive Users?

Oral Contraceptive Pills Usage is common in reproductive age women, but despite extensive study, uncertainties remain regarding the association between the use of hormonal contraception and risk of breast cancer. In 2018, a study in the NEJM reported an increased risk of breast cancer with current OC use after as a little as 5 years …

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