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11/10/2025

The different types of hysterectomy

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09/10/2025

An optimal for patients and survivors serves one’s own individual nutritional needs. A diet for patients currently in treatment may look different from that for those who have just finished treatment or are long-term survivors.

> Optimal Diet for Ovarian Cancer

1. Being plant-forward
· While you do not have to go vegetarian or vegan, experts recommend a diet that is plant-based.
· Make plants the star of your plate instead of starting with an animal protein. Try making vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and grains such as whole wheat, oats, brown and black rice, and quinoa the basis of your meal.
· Some patients might ask if they should buy organic produce. Research does not suggest a link between choosing only organic foods and reduced risk.
· Try incorporating as much fresh produce and plant-based foods into the diet as possible, and not feeling limited to only eating organic foods or produce.

2. Do not forget about hydration
· Hydration is always important, but it can play a key role in optimizing treatment effectiveness and managing side effects like and .
· Experts recommend at least two liters of water a day, which can include other drinks like plain soda, mineral waters, hot teas, or cocoa, and unsweetened iced teas.
· Adding lemon, lime, cucumber, or mint to water and drinking through a straw can help facilitate intake while adding flavour.
· Remember that hydration can also come from foods like frozen fruit sorbet, and fruits and veggies with high water content like apples, watermelon, and cucumbers.

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04/10/2025

What can stop you from getting a hysterectomy? Part 3

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03/10/2025

02/10/2025

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27/09/2025

What can stop you from getting a hysterectomy?

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26/09/2025

When living with , it is also important to limit certain foods that may be harmful. These include processed foods that are high in saturated fats and sugar. Although you do not need to eliminate these foods, researchers and doctors recommend cutting them significantly.

Foods To Limit or Avoid With

1. Red Meat
Red meats like beef, pork, and liver are usually high in saturated fats. Some studies have found a connection between the fat and iron in red meat and endometrial cancer risk. Another study also noted that high in saturated fat raise the risk of endometrial cancer by 60 percent to 80 percent.
When choosing proteins, opt for plant-based options or lean cuts of meat. The National Cancer Institute recommends eating low-fat options such as chicken or fish.

2. Unpasteurized Dairy Products
Pasteurization is the process of killing bacteria in dairy products. People undergoing treatment for advanced endometrial cancer should avoid eating unpasteurized dairy and cheeses. This is because their immune systems may not be strong enough to fight off a foodborne illness from bacteria. It is also a good idea to limit raw fish and raw or soft-cooked eggs.

3. Sugary or Highly Processed Foods
These days, more and more foods sold in stores are refined and processed. People with advanced endometrial cancer should try to limit processed and sugary foods as much as possible. A study found that people who drink large amounts of sugary beverages are at a 78 percent greater risk of endometrial cancer.
Fried and processed foods can also contain hydrogenated oils. These oils promote inflammation, making it harder to treat and control cancer. Fried, fatty, and sugary foods can also worsen some of the symptoms of cancer treatment. For example, these foods can lead to diarrhea or an upset stomach.

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19/09/2025

is the use of hormones or hormone-blocking drugs to fight . This type of therapy is rarely used to treat , but is more often used to treat .

Types of Hormone Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
There are different types of hormone therapy drugs, including:

1. Luteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists
agonists stop the ovaries from making estrogen. They are used to lower levels in premenopausal women. This can help slow or stop the growth of cancers that depend on estrogen.
Side effects can include symptoms of , such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Long-term use (years) can weaken bones, sometimes leading to .

2. Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen is often used to treat , but it can also treat ovarian stromal tumours and, rarely, advanced epithelial ovarian cancer
The goal of tamoxifen therapy is to prevent estrogen from circulating in the body from stimulating cancer cell growth.
The anti-estrogen activity of this drug can lead to side effects like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Because tamoxifen acts like a weak estrogen in some areas of the body, it does not cause bone loss but can increase the risk of serious blood clots in the legs.

3. Fulvestrant
Fulvestrant can be used to treat low-grade serous . The goal of fulvestrant therapy is to keep any estrogens circulating in the body from stimulating cancer cell growth.
Side effects include joint pain, hot flashes, headaches, and fatigue.

4. Aromatase inhibitors
Aromatase inhibitors are drugs that block an enzyme called aromatase that turns other hormones into estrogen in post-menopausal women. They do not stop the ovaries from making estrogen, so they are only helpful in lowering estrogen levels in women after menopause.
Common side effects include hot flashes, joint and muscle pain, and bone thinning. The bone thinning can lead to osteoporosis and bones that break easily.

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13/09/2025

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11/09/2025

Many come with the risk of . That is when the same type of comes back after you have completed treatment and gone into remission. But some cancers, such as , also raise your risk for developing a different, in another part of the body later on.

Many cancers share common risk factors. If your ovarian cancer was related to one of these risks, it could raise your odds of developing another type of , too.

and ovarian cancer in particular share multiple risk factors in common. You have a greater chance of developing either of these cancers if you:
· Are middle-aged or older. Most people who get either of these cancers are over 50.
· Have a family history of breast cancer. If breast cancer runs in your family, you have an increased risk for both of these cancers.
· Have certain gene mutations, such as changes in BRCA 1 or 2, that raise risk for both of these cancers.
· Had children after age 35 or never carried a to term.
· Used after .

Ovarian cancer shares risk factors with other cancers, too. For example, , a gene mutation you inherit from your parents, raises your risk for not only ovarian cancer but also cancers of the colon, re**um, small intestine, renal pelvis, stomach, liver, gallbladder ducts, uterus, and brain.

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06/09/2025

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