Questions About Cancer

Until recently, ovarian cancer was known as the “silent murderer” because it usually was not until it had spread to other areas of your body. But recent evidence shows that the majority of women may have symptoms, even in the early stages, and awareness of symptoms may lead to early diagnosis.
Early detection is important, the chance of surviving ovarian cancer is better if the cancer is found early.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are nonspecific and similar to those of many other common conditions, including digestive and bladder. The most common misdiagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, stress and depression.
The key is the worsening of signs and symptoms. With most digestive disorders, symptoms tend to come and go with ovarian cancer, no fluctuation, the symptoms are constant and gradually worsen. (more…)