Fallopian tube cancer

TL;DR

Fallopian tube cancer, primarily adenocarcinoma, presents with vague symptoms, making early detection challenging. Treatment often involves surgery, including total hysterectomy and omentectomy. Understanding its signs, like pelvic discomfort and unusual discharge, is crucial for early intervention.

The most common type of fallopian tube cancer is adenocarcinoma with vague symptoms, with more than 95 per cent being papillary serous adenocarcinomas. Sarcomas are rare. This type of cancer is spread is via the lymphatic system, similar to ovarian cancer.

Signs and symptoms of fallopian tube cancer

  • A mass may appear in the abdomen where the fallopian tubes connect to the uterus
  • Pelvic discomfort, bloating and pain
  • Hydrops tubae profluens – pelvic pain combined with copious watery discharge and adnexal mass

A pregnancy test will be done to rule out an ectopic pregnancy (unless postmenopausal).

Treatment for fallopian tube cancer

Fallopian tube cancers are removed via a total hysterectomy, removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, or omentectomy. Radiation is rarely used.



Jessica Lloyd - Vulvovaginal Specialist Naturopathic Practitioner, BHSc(N)

Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.

Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:

  • International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
  • International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
  • National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
  • New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
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