Here are five facts everyone should know about ovarian cancer.
- A Pap test (cervical smear test) does not detect ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage
- Diagnosing Ovarian cancer before it spreads makes it much more treatable
- Symptom awareness might lead to quicker diagnosis
- Common symptoms include:
a. Persistent bloating
b. Difficulty eating
c. Feeling full quickly
d. Pelvic/abdominal pain
e. Urinary symptoms