Colon Cancer and Ovarian Cysts: Is There a Connection Between the Two?

Ovarian cysts are a widely misunderstood condition the world over. It is a very common condition that affects millions of women the world over each year. Many get nervous or worried when they are diagnosed with ovarian cysts, while others choose to turn a blind eye. Ovarian cysts, fortunately, are usually non-malignant in nature, posing little or no threat to the person with the condition. While this is largely true, there are exceptions. Ovarian cysts can sometimes lead to major complications and very serious disorders.

The cysts have a secretive nature, showing little or no symptoms, causing very little pain or discomfort, and generally disappearing on their own in a matter of months. They generally require no special medical attention. However, in some cases, these cysts can refuse to go away by themselves and continue to grow, causing pain and leading to a host of complications. Some cysts can further deteriorate the condition by rupturing. In some very extreme cases, ovarian cysts can even lead to ovarian cancer!

Out of every 20 cases of cancer, 1 is a case involving ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer accounted for nearly 16,000 deaths in America in the year 2006 alone. It is widely believed that ovarian cysts are partly responsible for causing cancer of the ovaries, the uterus and the colons. Ovarian cancer affects the most number of women than the other two kinds. It starts as a mass of cells growing in an uncontrolled fashion and can quickly spread to other surrounding tissues and organs of the body. Such masses of body tissue, growing abnormally, are known as tumors.

However, all such tumors are not malignant or cancerous. Understanding the difference between benign and malignant tumors is very important because tumors caused by ovarian cysts are most often benign in nature. Benign tumors do not pose any major health threat and are not cancerous. Cancer is caused by malignant tumors that are fatal in nature, spreading throughout the body rapidly and destroying it ultimately. It is also important to understand that ovarian cysts should not be looked upon as ovarian cancer. The cysts do not represent a cancerous growth. If their presence in the body causes pain and discomfort, all it takes is a simple surgical removal of these cysts. On the other hand, cancerous tumors may not that easy to remove.

Ovarian cancer can be of different types. Each kind is characterized by the originating tissue. The most common type among these is the epithelial ovarian cancer which gets its name from epithelial cells that line the outer surface of ovaries. Epithelial ovarian cancer accounts for about 90% of all cases of ovarian cancers and is more common among older women.

About 5% of ovarian cancers are germ cell ovarian cancers, originating from the ovarian cells that produce the human eggs (ova). Young women who have not yet reached menopause are more likely to get affected by this kind of ovarian cancer.

The third kind, called the stromal ovarian cancer, originates from the cells that hold the ovarian tissues together and are caused by hormonal imbalances, especially from an over-production of female hormones.

There is a fourth variant which is relatively rarer. It is known as primary peritoneal cancer and originates from the tissue that lines the abdominal cavity called peritoneum. Its symptoms and appearance resemble those of ovarian cancer and the modes of treatment are also very similar.

Modern research points to a connection between ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and colon cancer. It has often been seen that women suffering from colon or colorectal cancer may develop cancer of the uterus as well. Ovarian cancer, on the other hand, if left undiagnosed and untreated, often spreads to and affects other surrounding tissue masses and internal organs in the vicinity (such as the Fallopian tubes, pelvis, uterus, rectum, colon or bladder. In some cases, they can even affect the liver or lungs.

Ovarian cysts, once discovered, should be closely monitored. If any cancerous growth is suspected, immediate medical help should be sought. Regular medical checks, along with a diligent and informed self-diagnosis would help in detecting ovarian cysts in time and start a course of treatment before further complications are caused.

Turn to holistic remedies to get rid of ovarian cyst permanently. With conventional medications you will find that the cyst often comes back – this is only natural because conventional medications just treat the symptoms while the real causes remain within the body. Holistic remedies on the other hand first finds out the real causes and then treats them all individually. This is why once the symptoms go away, they never come back again.

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