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Early Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
Ovarian Cancer -- First Official Recognition of Early Symptoms
Women who have these symptoms for a few weeks--bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating, and frequent, urgent need to urinate--should see their doctors and be checked for ovarian cancer. This is the first official recognition that ovarian cancer does cause symptoms at early stages. Ovarian cancer is among the most deadliest cancer, with over 22,430 new cases diagnosed and more than 15,000 deaths expected this year. Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Ovarian Cancer: Listening for the Body's Signals
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert...misdiagnosed, less than 1 in 5 cases are found in early stages. In advanced stages, symptoms... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer Marker Offers Hope for Early Detection
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertAn article on CNN, "Possible Marker for Ovarian Cancer Found," discusses a recent research study... Read more »
Screening Tests A woman Needs
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertSix Screening Tests a Woman Should Schedule Know your body - know yourself should be a mantra... Read more »
"I have an Ovarian Cyst. What does this mean?"
By Merely Me , Health ExpertIt began for me with changes to my menstrual cycle. I am always fairly regular give or take a few... Read more »
Physical Health Influencing Mental Health
By Kimberly Tyler , Health ExpertFor the past month, my physical health has been greatly influencing my mental health. I have... Read more »
Health Guide
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
...can warn a woman of the need to seek medical attention. According to the American Cancer Society, the symptoms of ovarian cancer include: Bloating or increased abdominal sizePelvic ... Read more »Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms
Ovarian cancer grows quickly and can progress from early to advanced stages within a year. Early symptoms are often vague and may resemble those of less serious conditions, such as menstrual... Read more »Ovarian cancer
...cancer support group. Expectations (prognosis) Ovarian cancer is rarely diagnosed in its early stages. It is usually quite advanced by the time diagnosis is made. The outcome is often... Read more »Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis
...detection of breast cancer. Therefore, only about 25% of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at such early stages. It is possible to perform genetic screening in high-risk women, but this raises... Read more »Ovarian Cancer: Highlights
...pelvic imaging or a CA-125 blood test. Currently, only 20% of ovarian cancers are diagnosed in the early stages.Risk FactorsObese women have worse ovarian cancer survival rates than healthy-weight... Read more »Images
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