Ovarian cancer has been known as the "silent killer" because by the time it's detected, it is often too late: In advanced cases, the survival rate is less than 30 percent. But researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine now say that there are six specific symptoms that can signal trouble:
1. Bloating
2. Increased abdominal size
3. Abdominal pain
4, Pelvic pain
5. Feeling full quickly
6. Difficulty eating (you can't finish a regular-size meal)
Of course, many of us experience problems like these from time to time, and they're usually not serious. "But see your doctor if the symptom is new, occurs every day or almost every day, and doesn't seem to be going away after a couple of weeks," says lead researcher Barbara Goff, M.D. If ovarian cancer is detected early, as many as 90 percent of cases can be cured.
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I've personally had all of these and they said it was cysts and they'll check again later. Seems to me, they'd want to check again sooner.
Thank you for the information - I meant to add that before I hit send. LOL
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Oh gosh.. thanks for this info sis. Might watch out for this symptoms huh?
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You need to ask them about it, this is serious so it's better to err in the side of caution. I found this online and knew that this would be helpful to women. I hope it's nothing serious, goodluck.
@OutbackPinay
You're welcome sis. :)