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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Ovarian cancer - signs and symptoms

Ovarian cancer is one the most common form of cancers found among women across the globe.

 It takes growth in the ovaries and takes full form when a tumour occurs in the ovary's cells.

The disease is also known as 'silent cancer' because it does not show any symptom for a long time.

Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until the disease spreads within the pelvis and stomach.

The deadly disease is more difficult to treat and can be fatal if detected at the last stage.

Since ovarian cancer rarely shows any symptoms in early stages, it often goes undected until it reaches an advanced stage.

The disease can affect women of any age, however, it is most frequently diagnosed in postmenopausal women.

The most common signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer are


  • Abdominal bloating or swelling
  • Constipation
  • Persistent pelvic and abdominal pain
  • Difficulty eating and quickly feeling full when eating
  • Nausea
  • Weight loss
  • A frequent need to urinate
  • Menstrual changes
  • Painful intercourse

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