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:
6Ovarian Cancer Is Often Mistaken For IBS
Most general practitioners might not have full knowledge about the kind of symptoms an ovarian cancer patient can exhibit. In 2009, a study was published about how 75% of all GPs weren’t that familiar with the health department guidelines on the proper diagnosis of visible symptoms.
Some GPs might catch the early symptoms, but new research has opened up so many other likely causes. Plus, the symptoms exhibited aren’t just limited to ovarian cancer by themselves. They are common with many other illnesses. Further diagnosis is necessary in order to pinpoint the probable cause. In fact, irritable bowel syndrome is perhaps the most mistaken diagnosis; it affects one out of 5 women and is the most common side effect in hormone replacement therapy.
