How to recognize ovarian cancer at an early stage: seven signs

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Many women turn to oncologists when their cancer is already out of control. 90% of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at its earliest stages, but this figure is falling sharply.

One in five women in England turns to a specialist when the cancer is at an advanced stage and the patient is too sick to be treated.

40 women out of 100 survive stage 2 ovarian cancer, in the later stages this figure drops to 5%. However, 20% of women seek treatment too late, which prevents treatment and only palliative care.

Target Ovarian Cancer's partnership with the government and the NHS should enable every woman to receive the earliest possible diagnosis, says Rebecca Rennison. Doctors across the UK are working hard to diagnose ovarian cancer early and give women the best chance of survival, says Dr Alison Wint, a member of the Ovarian Cancer Advisory Board.Self-recognition of symptoms is important in early cancer diagnosis, which can ensure a correct diagnosis as early as possible.

7 signs of ovarian cancer to look out for:

1. Bloating

This refers to chronic bloating that is independent of food intake.

2. Abdominal or pelvic pain

It is worth paying attention to pain that you experience regularly.

3. A rapid feeling of satiety while eating

A decrease in appetite may indicate that something is wrong.

4. Frequent urination

If you urinate often for no apparent reason, you should get checked.

5. Back Pain

If you are concerned about back pain, be sure to see your doctor as soon as possible.

6. Change in bowel habits

If you suddenly start running to the toilet five or six times, this is a sign that something is wrong.

7. Unexplained weight loss

If you have not been actively trying to lose weight and find that you have suddenly lost weight, this is a bad sign.

Weight loss is a very common symptom in people with cancer, may be one of the reasons you see your doctor.

If you are not dieting and lose more than 5% of your normal weight in one month or 10% in six months, your a doctor must find out the cause.

Also, many of the symptoms can be mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome or premenstrual syndrome, which is why ovarian cancer is so difficult to diagnose at an early stage.