I have a friend who is an 8 year survivor of Ovarian Cancer. She was very lucky that they caught it early. Most cases of this cancer are found too late.
Until recently, it was believed there were no warning signs, but doctors have identified some. Early intervention may change this cancer's scary statistics.
If you have ovaries (or love someone who does) pay attention to these warning signs (but don't panic, each can have other causes):
- bloating
- pelvic or abdominal pain
- difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
- feeling a frequent or urgent need to urinate
"A woman who has any of those problems nearly every day for more than two or three weeks is advised to see a gynecologist, especially if the symptoms are new and quite different from her usual state of health."
New York Times Article:
http://tinyurl.com/25ycuw
HTH,