Ovarian cancer as you know doesn't have any certain sign and symptoms. So, that's why many women doesn't notice it. And only doctor that can give the certain answer whether you get or not. The doctor usually ask you some tests in order to detect ovarian cancer. Most commonly test is CA-125 test. Although as i said in my previous post that blood test can't detect ovarian cancer, but detect certain cancer that is leukemia. But CA-125 can do that job.
But, of course there are some symptoms that indicate that you're getting ovarian cancer. Although not certain symptoms, but you must be aware and check to your doctor, if you have any.
Here's the physical symptoms that will tell you that you MAY get ovarian cancer :
- A swollen or bloated abdomen
- Feeling very tired all the time
- Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
- Pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs
- Shortness of breath
- Feeling the need to urinate often
- Unusual vaginal bleeding (heavy periods, or bleeding after menopause)
Source:
>> MedicineNet
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>> sxc.hu
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