What are the chances of a 15 year old getting ovarian cancer?
only signs are cramps, not necessarily during period, and after sex.
2007-12-05 07:13:26 · 6 answers · asked by jimquan 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
There are different types of ovarian cancer. The most common type of ovarian cancer that affects children and teenagers is a Germ Cell tumor. About 5 percent of ovarian cancers are germ cell tumors, some are benign and some are malignant.
In young males a germ cell tumor can arise as testicular cancer . . while in a young female the germ cell tumor can arise in the ovaries.
So, yes, ovarian cancer can occur in children as young as nine years old. But it is considered rare.
Most ovarian cancer is asymptomatic, but if you suspect anything at all than you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Like any type of cancer, the earlier it is detected the better your chances for survival. Do not delay. It is better to be safe than sorry.
National Cancer Institute: Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/ovarian-germ-cell/patient
"Germ cell tumors begin in the reproductive cells (egg or sperm) of the body. Ovarian germ cell tumors usually occur in teenage girls or young women and most often affect just one ovary. "
Teens Living with Cancer: Germ Cell Tumors
http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/cancerFacts/whatIs/germCell.asp
2007-12-05 12:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Panda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of possible things that it could be. Ovarian cancer isn't the one probability. I might advocate going to see your physician about it as an alternative of worrying. He/She will probably be equipped to tell you precisely what's going on. Though it can be feasible get Ovarian melanoma at 15/16, it's no longer very usual.
2016-08-06 10:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by gerstner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odds of ovarian cancer in a 15 year old are low. Usually, it causes causes abdominal pain, bloating, difficulty eating, and urinary problems, but it does not cause cramps.
2007-12-05 07:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small to nil. Cramps are not a major symptom anyway.
If you're having sex, it's far more likely you have a sexually transmitted disease (condoms are not 100% effective, even if you're using them). Or endometriosis.
2007-12-05 11:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by Sirena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very, very unlikely. If you're having sex, are you using protection? You may have a STD. Go and get checked out. I really don't think you have cancer.
2007-12-05 07:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by I love Greyhounds : ) 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
much more likely to be endometriosis
2007-12-05 10:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by lazytramp789 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋