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Sept. is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Get Informed. Know Signs and Symptoms. Be Empowered.

OVARIAN CANCER UPDATES FROM NIH, MEDLINE, WEBMD AND OTHER RELIABLE RESOURCES FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 ARE ALL LISTED BELOW IN THIS BLOG.

Because Ovarian Cancer is hard to detect in its early stages,  it is important that women learn as much as is possible about the early signs and symptoms.  During the month of September there is much in information in the public domain.  Learn all that you can so that you are an informed person.  If we are in overall good health, we are more likely to survive a serious illness.  Exercise regularly, eat well, watch your lipids and take overall good care of yourself.

Ovarian cancer usually happens in women over age 50, but it can also affect younger women. Its cause is unknown. Ovarian cancer is hard to detect early.

The sooner ovarian cancer is found and treated, the better your chance for recovery. But ovarian cancer is hard to detect early. Many times, women with ovarian cancer have no symptoms or just mild symptoms until the disease is in an advanced stage and hard to treat. Symptoms may include: 

  • Heavy feeling in pelvis

  • Pain in lower abdomen

  • Bleeding from the vagina

  • Weight gain or loss

  • Abnormal periods

  • Unexplained back pain that gets worse

  • Gas, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite

 Treatment is usually surgery followed by treatment with medicines called chemotherapy.  See education videos and other web resources listed below.  Be sure to watch the WebMD overview 

OVARIAN CANCER HEALTH CENTER FROM WEBMD HAS A WEALTH OF GOOD INFORMATION AT: http://www.webmd.com/ovariancancer/default.htm 

Ovarian Cancer Overview:  Ovarian cancer occurs when a cancerous tumor is in a woman’s ovary. In most cases, there are no known causes. There are often no symptoms, but ovarian cancer warning signs include ongoing pain or cramps in the belly or back, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and nausea and bloating. Depending on the cancer stage, ovarian cancer treatment includes surgery and chemotherapy.  See a Slide Show visual overview at: http://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/ss/slideshow-ovarian-cancer-ove...

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