While it's important to focus on ways to prevent ovarian cancer, it's also important that women know the warning signs for this "silent" cancer which often is misdiagnosed or is diagnosed at late stages.
Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect, especially, in the early stages. This is partly due to the fact that these two small, almond shaped organs are deep within the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the uterus. These are some of the potential signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer:
Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often
Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:
Fatigue
Upset stomach or heartburn
Back pain
Pain during sex
Constipation or menstrual changes
If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, see your physician.
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Hi Lauren -
While it's important to focus on ways to prevent ovarian cancer, it's also important that women know the warning signs for this "silent" cancer which often is misdiagnosed or is diagnosed at late stages.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition provides a lot of good information. They state the following:
Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect, especially, in the early stages. This is partly due to the fact that these two small, almond shaped organs are deep within the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the uterus. These are some of the potential signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer:
Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:
If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, see your physician.
Thanks for bringing up this important topic.
Pat
September 4, 2014 - 6:24pmThis Comment
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