Can ovarian cancer be contagious?

Written by Liu Liang
Oncology
Updated on June 17, 2025
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Ovarian cancer is not contagious, so it does not spread through bodily fluids, the blood or respiratory tract of the patient, or sexual activity. It will not transmit to others via these routes. Malignant tumors are not contagious. The diseases we commonly refer to as contagious are called infectious diseases, which typically include, for example, tuberculosis and epidemic influenza, which can spread to others via the respiratory tract. Additionally, chronic hepatitis B is a contagious disease that can be transmitted through blood or other body fluids. Ovarian cancer, however, is not contagious and will not spread to others.

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Symptoms of ovarian cancer brain metastasis

Patients with ovarian cancer experiencing brain metastases are relatively uncommon in clinical settings. The primary symptom of brain metastasis is intracranial hypertension, which includes severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, including projectile vomiting during meals — all symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. Additionally, if there is significant brain swelling, the patient may experience weakness in the limbs on the opposite side of the body, similar to symptoms of paralysis seen in stroke patients. Furthermore, if the brain metastasis leads to the formation of a brain herniation, the patient may experience symptoms such as coma.

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Can ovarian cancer be contagious?

Ovarian cancer is not contagious, so it does not spread through bodily fluids, the blood or respiratory tract of the patient, or sexual activity. It will not transmit to others via these routes. Malignant tumors are not contagious. The diseases we commonly refer to as contagious are called infectious diseases, which typically include, for example, tuberculosis and epidemic influenza, which can spread to others via the respiratory tract. Additionally, chronic hepatitis B is a contagious disease that can be transmitted through blood or other body fluids. Ovarian cancer, however, is not contagious and will not spread to others.

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How long can one live with ovarian cancer?

The lifespan of ovarian cancer patients depends on several factors including the specific stage of the cancer, the patient's sensitivity and response to treatment, and the overall health of the patient, leading to significant individual variability. The cancer is typically classified into stages from one to four, with stage one being the earliest and stage four being the most advanced. Generally, patients diagnosed at an earlier stage tend to have a better prognosis and a greater chance of survival compared to those with advanced ovarian cancer. Additionally, patients in advanced stages who respond well to treatments like chemotherapy typically have a better prognosis and longer survival times compared to those who are less responsive to such treatments. Hence, it is impossible to generalize as the individual differences are substantial.

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How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?

Ultrasound or CT scans detecting ovarian masses, in combination with biopsy or cytological examination that identify cancer cells, can diagnose ovarian cancer. A common method of biopsy includes ultrasound-guided procedures or transvaginal cul-de-sac puncture biopsy of ovarian masses, enabling clear pathological confirmation. Additionally, exploratory laparotomy or early radical surgery for ovarian cancer patients can yield a postoperative pathological diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Moreover, the presence of ascites is a common symptom in ovarian cancer patients; finding cancer cells, especially adenocarcinoma, in ascites, coupled with significantly elevated tumor marker CA125, or ultrasound or CT imagery revealing ovarian masses, can also diagnose ovarian cancer.

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Does ovarian cancer cause abdominal pain every day?

Patients with ovarian cancer often experience abdominal pain as a common symptom. This is because ovarian cancer can widely implant itself within the pelvic and abdominal cavity, or directly invade the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other tissues and organs within the pelvis, resulting in symptoms of abdominal pain. However, not every patient with ovarian cancer will necessarily exhibit abdominal pain as a clinical symptom, nor is it the case that abdominal pain will occur every day. For instance, some patients with early-stage ovarian cancer may have more concealed clinical presentations and may not experience any specific discomfort. They might discover the disease through physical examinations, gynecological exams, or through ultrasound scans of the uterine adnexa conducted during physical check-ups.