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Ovarian tumours 38015tn
Definition
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms in or on an ovary. It results in abnormal cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body
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Pathophysiology
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When this process begins,
there may be no or only vague symptoms.
Types of tumours
Stromal tumors, which begin in the ovarian tissue that contains hormone-producing cells
Germ cell tumors, which begin in the egg-producing cells.These rare ovarian cancers tend to occur in younger women
Epithelial tumors, which begin in the thin layer of tissue that covers the outside of the ovaries. About 90 percent of ovarian cancers are epithelial tumors
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Nursing care plan
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Related to
Hypermatabolic state, consequences of chemotherapy ,fatigue, emotional distress and poorly controlled
Nursing interventions
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Determine if the patientis experiencing anticipatory,nausea and vomiting, take the necessary action
References
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Van Stein RM, et al. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian and colorectal cancer. JAMA Oncology. 2021; doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2021.0580.
Warner KJ. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Feb. 26, 2021.