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If cancer had a motto it would be “Any
where, any time, ANY ONE”. It does not need an invitation; as a matter
of fact it is the biggest party crasher of all time, especially when
your unexpected guest has no warning signs or have warning signs that
are similar to less severe illnesses. Take OVARIAN CANCER for example.
!!!!!!! EARLY DETECTION EARLY DETECTION EARLY DETECTION!!!!!!!
This is a matter and life and death. There is probably a 100% chance you won’t say “OUCH…MY OVARIES ARE KILLING ME”! Although cancerous ovaries could very well be and you would have no way of knowing until the situation becomes critical. If ovarian cancer is detected before it spreads to your other reproductive organs the survival rate increases. Remember, the longer it takes to diagnose, the shorter the survival rate is. There are symptoms that all women should be aware of that should be an alarm to see a doctor right away.
• Pelvic and abdominal pain
• Urinary frequency and urgency
• Increased abdominal size and bloating
• Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Nausea
• Indigestion or gas
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Unusual fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss or gain
• Shortness of breath
• Low back pain
While it may be that these symptoms are associated with many other illnesses, they make it more the reason to go to the doctor for evaluation anyway because NONE of them are normal and ALL indicate something wrong in the body. It is easy for these symptoms to be mistaken for something else. 90% of women experiences one or more of these symptoms in the early stages but only 19% of women are diagnosed in the early stage. Ladies, know what the factors are that put you at a higher risk for Ovarian Cancer.
• Increasing age
• Personal or family history of ovarian, breast or colon cancer
• Never having been pregnant or born a child
• Family or personal history of cancer
INTERESTING FACT ALERT
Ninety percent of women diagnosed do not have a family history that might put
them at a higher risk for ovarian cancer.
Even though there is no reliable way to test for Ovarian cancer like it is for cervical cancer for example, the 5 year survival rate is 45% for all four stages of cancer which is why its important to see a doctor if any suspicions arise. Find more information about Ovarian cancer visit www.womenshealth.gov
!!!!!!! EARLY DETECTION EARLY DETECTION EARLY DETECTION!!!!!!!
This is a matter and life and death. There is probably a 100% chance you won’t say “OUCH…MY OVARIES ARE KILLING ME”! Although cancerous ovaries could very well be and you would have no way of knowing until the situation becomes critical. If ovarian cancer is detected before it spreads to your other reproductive organs the survival rate increases. Remember, the longer it takes to diagnose, the shorter the survival rate is. There are symptoms that all women should be aware of that should be an alarm to see a doctor right away.
• Pelvic and abdominal pain
• Urinary frequency and urgency
• Increased abdominal size and bloating
• Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Nausea
• Indigestion or gas
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Unusual fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss or gain
• Shortness of breath
• Low back pain
While it may be that these symptoms are associated with many other illnesses, they make it more the reason to go to the doctor for evaluation anyway because NONE of them are normal and ALL indicate something wrong in the body. It is easy for these symptoms to be mistaken for something else. 90% of women experiences one or more of these symptoms in the early stages but only 19% of women are diagnosed in the early stage. Ladies, know what the factors are that put you at a higher risk for Ovarian Cancer.
• Increasing age
• Personal or family history of ovarian, breast or colon cancer
• Never having been pregnant or born a child
• Family or personal history of cancer
INTERESTING FACT ALERT
Ninety percent of women diagnosed do not have a family history that might put
them at a higher risk for ovarian cancer.
Even though there is no reliable way to test for Ovarian cancer like it is for cervical cancer for example, the 5 year survival rate is 45% for all four stages of cancer which is why its important to see a doctor if any suspicions arise. Find more information about Ovarian cancer visit www.womenshealth.gov