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What is Sex Cord-Stromal Tumor?
Unlocking the possibility of remission starts with knowing vital information about the disease.
Sex cord-stromal tumors (SCSTs) are rare, forming in the stroma or the sex cords that support the ovary and where different cells develop. Out of 100 women with ovarian cancer, around five will have a SCST, according to Cancer Research UK.
There is a wide variety of ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors, which can either be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant).
Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
There two main types of sex cord-stromal tumors are:
Adult type granulosa cell tumors
Granulosa cell tumors usually occur in adult women. They account for approximately 2 percent of all ovarian tumors.
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (androblastomas)
Virilisation — the development of male physical characteristics — characterizes Sertoli-Leydig tumors. These constitute less than 0.5 percent of ovarian tumors.
What are the Symptoms of Sex Cord-Stromal Tumor?
The warning signs of sex cord-stromal tumors may include:
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Bloating that does not go away
- Constipation
- Frequent urination
Functioning tumors can produce hormones that cause additional symptoms, including:
- Changes to menstrual periods, such as irregular or heavy bleeding
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Breast tenderness or changes
If any of these symptoms are frequent, persistent, and new to you — speak with a doctor right away.
What are the Causes?
Currently, there are no known causes and risk factors for sex-cord stromal tumors.
Tests for Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors in Women
Getting an early diagnosis can improve your sex cord-stromal tumor prognosis. A doctor may order the following tests and procedures to make an accurate diagnosis:
- Ultrasound
- Blood tests
- Chest x-ray
- Computed axial tomography (CT) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scans
- Removal of a sample tissue for testing (biopsy)
Why Choose Us for Alternative Sex Cord-Stromal Tumor Treatments?
Here at New Hope Unlimited, a team of expert physicians customizes your care to ensure you receive the most advanced treatments for sex cord-stromal tumors. And because we go above and beyond treating the disease, we always factor in your quality of life. For this reason, we use therapies with the least impact on your body, yet target the tumor with cutting-edge methods.
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What is a functioning tumor?
Functioning tumors produce the female hormone oestrogen, which can cause symptoms such as breast tenderness or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Tumors that do not create hormones are called non-functioning tumors.2. How will New Hope Unlimited customize my treatment?
Treatment depends on several factors, including the type of tumor, how advanced it is, your age, and your overall health. Most women get diagnosed at an early stage, which is when treatments are most effective. Click on the link to read more about the alternative cancer therapies we offer.