Dr Matthew Boente MD

Although younger women in their 30-40s do occasionally develop ovarian cancer the average age that women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States is 59. An expert on the matter, Dr. Matthew Boente MD notes that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are also shared by several other illnesses (GERD, IBSC, endometriosis) making it harder to make a prompt diagnosis. So persistent symptoms like bloating, heartburn, intermittent diarrhea, constipation, and mild to moderate abdominal ort pelvic discomfort would be the most common symptoms. Image source: go4life.nia.nih.go Image source: cheatsheet.com Another risk factor is genetics. There’s a 10 – 15% chance that women with a family history of ovarian cancer could develop the disease later on in life. This also means that 80 – 85% of ovarian cancers are sporadic and are not inherited or passed on to other relatives. Lastly, some lifestyle choices also affect the chances of getting ovarian cancer. According to Dr. Matt...

Dr. Matthew Boente MD is an expert in ovarian cancer. Over the past few months, Dr. Boente has started a series of blogs that will help inform and educate readers everywhere about all things surrounding ovarian cancer. For this blog, Dr. Matthew Boente MD tackles a very critical part of a woman’s diet that may very well help prevent the development of ovarian cancer – cruciferous vegetables. Several studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables, more than any other food group, are incredibly effective in staving off cancer in a woman’s ovaries. Belonging to the Cruciferae family, these plants that have flowers with four petals in the shape of a cross are mostly found in places with cold weather. Image source: besthealthmag.ca Image source: eatright.org Below is a list of some of the cruciferous vegetables people may find in their nearest market. • Arugula • Brussels sprouts • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Collard greens • Horseradish • Kale • Mustard (seeds an...

When it comes to health, knowing the facts can be the difference between catching something serious early and finding out when it’s too late. This rings true to severe cases like ovarian cancer. Dr. Matthew Boente MD notes that women should know all the facts regarding ovarian cancer, the statistics behind the illness, and the treatment options. Here are some of the must-know facts about ovarian cancer. Image source: thesun.co.uk Image source: healthtalk.unchealthcare.org Ovarian cancer has several variants that are based on where the cancer develops. It can either be epithelial, germ cell, and stromal cell. The most common of which is epithelial ovarian cancer, where the cancer develops on the surface of the ovary. In fact, 90% of ovarian cancers are of this kind. And the risk of getting this illness increases as women age, especially past the age of 50. Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. What makes it so hard to detect is...