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Ovarian cancer.

Publication: MedSurg Nursing
Publication Date: 01-JUL-09
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Ovarian cancer.(Preparing for Certification)(Case study)

Article Excerpt
Janelle is a 20-year-old college student. She has always had irregular periods with premenstrual pain and bloating for a week prior to her period starting. Once her period starts, these symptoms usually resolve. Lately, Janelle has noticed that the pain and bloating do not resolve after her periods but continue throughout the month. A vaginal ultrasound and then a laproscopic biopsy of an ovarian mass are done, which show Janelle has a Stage II B ovarian cancer. She is scheduled for a total abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse accompanies the surgeon into her room while he...

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