He is 8th deadliest cancer in women. If ovarian cancer is so deadly, it is often linked to the advanced stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis. To increase the chances of rapid and early diagnosis, some symptoms should be monitored. Starting with one that seems innocuous.
Period symptom may be linked to ovarian cancer
According to Dr. Eric Sebban, “approximately 4,500 new cases are diagnosed in France. His prognosis remains very poor, with no less than 3,500 deaths every year“, he details on his site. However, few women really know the symptoms to watch out for. A recent survey by the British charity Target Ovarian Cancerdemonstrated that three-quarters of the 1,000 women surveyed did not know that this symptom, often considered trivial, can be signs of ovarian cancer.
bloating. This seemingly innocuous sign can nevertheless reveal ovarian cancer, it would even be a “key sign”, notes TerraFemina. “Knowing the symptoms is crucial for everyone (…) We need to carry out sustained and large-scale campaigns. If we do this, fewer people will be diagnosed late“, maintains the director of the organization, Annwen Jones and to explain that the objective is “what fewer women are dying unnecessarily from ovarian cancer“.
Other symptoms to watch out for
Observing recurrent bloating could therefore make it possible to get tested as soon as possible and start treatment to fight the disease. Other symptoms can also be monitored such as pelvic pain, transit disorders or an abnormal increase in the size of the abdomen. There are also other signs to check for: bleeding outside of menstruationvery frequent urges to urinate or have a bowel movement are all possible symptoms.