2023-06-30 16:58:16
Title: Recognizing the Silent Threat: Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Date: June 30, 2023
The signs of a tumor in the ovaries are vague and not easily recognizable. However, if the cancer is discovered late, it is difficult to cure. Every year around 8,000 women in Germany develop ovarian cancer. In two-thirds of those affected, the condition is fatal within the next five years after the onset of the cancer. Since a tumor usually has vague and unrecognizable warning signs, ovarian cancer is often regarded as a “silent killer”. Because if it is only diagnosed at an advanced stage, it is difficult to cure. According to a health expert, it is therefore all the more important to be aware of possible symptoms.
According to experts, feeling full quickly can be a sign of ovarian cancer
“Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until the late stages because the symptoms are vague and often overlap with other more or less serious diseases,” says health expert Dr. Jackson Spencer. However, early diagnosis can be life-saving, according to Spencer. However, unlike cervical and breast cancer, there are no reliable screening tests for ovarian cancer. “When ovarian cancer is caught early, it can be less severe. Therefore, it is extremely important to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible.” The following nine symptoms should be known because they can be a warning sign:
1. Abnormal vaginal bleeding
2. Change in bowel habits
3. Loss of appetite
4. Abdominal pain
5. Bloating
6. Frequent urination
7. Feeling full quickly
8. Unexplained weight loss
9. Unexplained fatigue
No definite cause of ovarian cancer known
Spencer recommends having any symptoms evaluated by a doctor. For example, a family doctor can carry out a blood test if there is a suspicion or refer the patient to an ultrasound examination. While ovarian cancer has no clear cause, there are certain factors that increase women’s risk of developing the life-threatening disease. This includes, for example, the increase in the frequency of ovulation. This creates more opportunities for the development of cancer cells, says the expert. Accordingly, women who have an early menstrual period or late menopause may have an increased risk of ovarian cancer. The likelihood of developing the disease also increases if women have already received radiation therapy for cancer.
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