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Ovarian cancer is one of the insidious types of cancer. It is not possible to specify exactly what causes it and there are 20 different types of cancer that can attack the ovaries. However, if this insidious disease is caught early, then it can be successfully treated. There are, however, many cases when the disease is only discovered at an advanced stage, and then it is very difficult to treat. So what should we pay attention to?
Just this year 22,000 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 14,000 women succumbed to the disease. The numbers are very unpleasant, and therefore you should pay more attention to the following symptoms. Watch what your own body tells you and everything should be fine.
6 signs of ovarian cancer:
Pelvic or abdominal pain
If the pain is chronic and persistent, then it is a clear sign that something is wrong. It could be an ovarian cyst or ovarian cancer.
Bloating
It is a common manifestation of excess fluid in the abdominal cavity and this symptom can also be a result of ovarian cancer.
Urinary problems
Very frequent to annoying urination can also be a sign of ovarian cancer. The urinary bladder accumulates more fluid than is normally needed. These manifestations are usually attributed to urinary tract problems. However, you should be on guard.
Loss of appetite
Ovarian cancer disrupts your metabolism. This also appears in the body’s vitamin metabolism. These disturbed processes give confused signals to the hormonal system, which makes our brain believe that nothing is missing. However, this is a big lie for the brain.
Spotting between periods
If you notice this, it can be associated with a number of female problems. It is usually reproductive ones, which include ovarian cancer.
Change in stool
Any change in stool can be a sign of cancer, and not only ovarian cancer. It can be caused by pressure from fluid retention or by tumor metastases in the large intestine.
Today we have selected a video for you that could help any woman who is not sufficiently informed about the importance of this issue.
