Is ovarian cancer bigger than cervical cancer? To which is it most often confused with? Are the older age group more likely to have it than the younger age bracket? Here are the top 10 truths you should know about ovarian cancer:
5Younger Women Can Develop Ovarian Cancer Too
The truth is that ovarian cancer can also afflict younger women, though not as much as women over 50. Some of the symptoms could be misleading and may be connected to endometriosis or fibroids, but check and see if you have a couple of relatives who has had a history of breast or ovarian cancer. The key is in checking for genetic faults.
Research shows how Pakistani, Icelandic, Polish and Jewish women are more prone to developing ovarian cancer. The age factor was surprising, because they developed it at a younger age. If you’re particularly concerned about family history, then by all means have your GP refer you to a genetics clinic for further testing.
