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  2. Krukenberg tumor - Wikipedia

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    A Krukenberg tumor refers to a malignancy in the ovary that metastasized from a primary site, classically the gastrointestinal tract, although it can arise in other tissues such as the breast. [1] Gastric adenocarcinoma, especially at the pylorus, is the most common source. [2] Krukenberg tumors are often (over 80%) [2] found in both ovaries ...

  3. High-grade serous carcinoma - Wikipedia

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    Since 1975, survival rates for ovarian cancer have steadily improved with a mean decrease of 51% by 2006 of risk of death from ovarian cancer for an advanced stage tumour. [58] The increase has mainly been due to successful extended life expectancy of affected patients rather than an improvement in cure rates.

  4. Cancer survival rates - Wikipedia

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    The American Cancer Society reports 5-year relative survival rates of over 70% for women with stage 0-III breast cancer with a 5-year relative survival rate close to 100% for women with stage 0 or stage I breast cancer. The 5-year relative survival rate drops to 22% for women with stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer. [3]

  5. List of cancer mortality rates in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Cancer mortality rates are determined by the relationship of a population's health and lifestyle with their healthcare system. In the United States during 2013–2017, the age-adjusted mortality rate for all types of cancer was 189.5/100,000 for males, and 135.7/100,000 for females. [1] Below is an incomplete list of age-adjusted mortality ...

  6. Ovarian cancer - Wikipedia

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    Deaths. 161,100 (2015) [9] Ovarian cancer is a cancerous tumor of an ovary. [10] It may originate from the ovary itself or more commonly from communicating nearby structures such as fallopian tubes or the inner lining of the abdomen. [3][11] The ovary is made up of three different cell types including epithelial cells, germ cells, and stromal ...

  7. Gynecologic cancer - Wikipedia

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    Gynecologic cancer is a type of cancer that affects the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer. Gynecological cancers comprise 10-15% of women's cancers, mainly affecting women past reproductive age but posing threats to fertility for younger patients. [ 1 ]

  8. Uterine serous carcinoma - Wikipedia

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    Uterine serous carcinoma is a malignant form of serous tumor that originates in the uterus. It is an uncommon form of endometrial cancer that typically arises in postmenopausal women. It is typically diagnosed on endometrial biopsy, prompted by post-menopausal bleeding. Unlike the more common low-grade endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma ...

  9. Breast and ovarian cancer - Wikipedia

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    Breast cancer is the most common cancer women face. Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer which begins in the ovaries. Anyone with ovaries can get it, including women, trans men, non-binary people and intersex people. [2] Although ovarian cancer is much less frequent, it is the deadliest among gynecologic cancers. [3]