What is Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is the presence of cancerous growth in the ovary. It is classified by the type of cell involved. About 80% arise in epithelium cells. The rest originate in ovarian germ cells, stromal cells or are the result of cancer spreading (metastases) from another cancer site in the body.
What do patients take to treat Ovarian Cancer and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Paclitaxel
(Abraxane, Taxol)
|
1 | ||
| 0 | |||
|
Hysterectomy
(Abdominal hysterectomy)
|
0 | ||
| 0 |
These charts show data from Ovarian Cancer patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Ovarian Cancer at PatientsLikeMe?
- 61 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 30 say Ovarian Cancer is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 3 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 6 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 30 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Ovarian Cancer patients who have completed their condition history