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:
8There Are Early Symptoms
Ovarian cancer might be given the title of “silent killer”, but the truth is that the symptoms are there if you listen to your body. Lack of general awareness has become the leading cause of ovarian cancer advancement. The NHS Early Diagnosis and Awareness lists the top early symptoms of ovarian cancer:
– Feeling full on most days and difficulty in eating.
– Persistent bloating and a noticeable increase in tummy size. This is different from gas that comes and goes.
– Persistent stomach or pelvic pain.
Some of the lesser symptoms include back pain, being lethargic all the time, constant diarrhea or constipation and peeing more than usual. Women are unlikely to see these signs as symptoms of ovarian cancer, but here’s an easy trick- If any of these symptoms last for a month or longer, it would be wise to have your GP check for possible ovarian cancer. If not, then great. But if it is, then you’ll have a higher chance of surviving as compared to discovering in the later stages.
