Found some OvCa Terms

[LoLoBoBo]

I've been reading and when some people refer to stage IC im like, "uh?!?!" I found something for other people like me.



Ovarian cancer staging is by the FIGO staging system and uses information obtained after surgery, which should include a total abdominal hysterectomy, removal of (usually) both ovaries and fallopian tubes, (usually) the omentum, and pelvic (peritoneal) washings for cytology. The AJCC stage is the same as the FIGO stage.

Stage I - limited to one or both ovaries
IA - involves one ovary; capsule intact; no tumor on ovarian surface; no malignant cells in ascites or peritoneal washings
IB - involves both ovaries; capsule intact; no tumor on ovarian surface; negative washings
IC - tumor limited to ovaries with any of the following: capsule ruptured, tumor on ovarian surface, positive washings

Stage II - pelvic extension or implants
IIA - extension or implants onto uterus or fallopian tube; negative washings
IIB - extension or implants onto other pelvic structures; negative washings
IIC - pelvic extension or implants with positive peritoneal washings

Stage III - microscopic peritoneal implants outside of the pelvis; or limited to the pelvis with extension to the small bowel or omentum
IIIA - microscopic peritoneal metastases beyond pelvis
IIIB - macroscopic peritoneal metastases beyond pelvis less than 2 cm in size
IIIC - peritoneal metastases beyond pelvis > 2 cm or lymph node metastases

Stage IV - distant metastases
Para-aortic lymph node metastases are considered regional lymph nodes (Stage IIIC).

[LoLoBoBo]

here is the link to the page.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovarian_cancer

I have found Wikipedia today while I've been resting. Enjoy ladies

[NikkiPoo]

Great info! When I scrolled down and was reading the names of actors/singers that have died due to ovca, WOW. I didn't know Madeline Kahn had died years ago, she was so funny in her movies.