Fallopian Tube Cancer
Overview
It is one of the rarest gynecological cancers and accounts for less than 1 – 2 % of all gynecological cancers.
Risk Factors
- Doctors don’t know exactly the fallopian tube cancer happens. You may have a higher chance of having it if you’ve:
- Age – In women over the age of 50
Signs and Symptoms
Some women don’t have any signs of this kind of cancer. But if you do, they can include-
- Abdominal bloating, indigestion or nausea
- Early satiety
Diagnosis
- Clinical Examination – A complete clinical examination followed by a pelvic examination. The doctor will do a pelvic exam to check if there is a pelvic mass.
Treatment
- Surgery
- Surgery is the main treatment for fallopian tube cancer. The type of surgery depends on the stage of cancer, its size and spread.
- Salpingo-oophorectomy
FAQ
- Is fallopian tube cancer curable?
- Where does fallopian tube cancer spread to?
- Are fallopian tube cysts related to fallopian tube cancer?
- Can fallopian tube cancer cause peritoneal cancer?
