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Monday, October, 19, 2009

What Are The Warning Signs Of Ovarian Cancer

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Ovarian Cancer: Listening for the Body's Signals

By Nancy Muller Health Expert

I distinctly recall the advice, twenty-five years ago, of my own OBGYN when searching for a pediatrician as a first-time mother:  find someone who listens to your child's symptoms and who can diagnose a problem quickly and accurately from your input. There's nowhere this recommendation is more relevant than in the case of women's health and ovarian cancer.  Clearly, one of the most valuable functions a trained health professional performs is that of diagnostician. Because there is no single, a...

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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: Diagnosis
...and normal CA-125 levels may sometimes be observed for a time if they have no other risk factors or symptoms of ovarian cancer.In contrast, a "complex" cyst (one that shows a mass or other... Read more »
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
ANYONE WHO BELIEVES THEY ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.In people with known heart disease, any unusual chest pain or other symptoms of... Read more »
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