4 Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Every Woman Must Know

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0:00 Introduction/Constant Bloating
0:43 Pelvis or lower abdomen pain
1:42 Eating Issues
2:41 Urgent need to urinate

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms in or on an ovary.[4][9] It results in abnormal cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.[10] When this process begins, there may be no or only vague symptoms.[1] Symptoms become more noticeable as the cancer progresses.[1][11] These symptoms may include bloating, pelvic pain, abdominal swelling, constipation, and loss of appetite, among others.[1] Common areas to which the cancer may spread include the lining of the abdomen, lymph nodes, lungs, and liver.[12]

The risk of ovarian cancer increases in women who have ovulated more over their lifetime. This includes those who have never had children, those who begin ovulation at a younger age and those who reach menopause at an older age.[3] Other risk factors include hormone therapy after menopause, fertility medication, and obesity.[4][5] Factors that decrease risk include hormonal birth control, tubal ligation, and breast feeding.[5] About 10% of cases are related to inherited genetic risk; women with mutations in the genes BRCA1 or BRCA2 have about a 50% chance of developing the disease.[3] Ovarian carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer, comprising more than 95% of cases.[3] There are five main subtypes of ovarian carcinoma, of which high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) is the most common.[3] These ovarian tumors are believed to start in the cells covering the ovaries,[3] though some may form at the Fallopian tubes.[13] Less common types of ovarian cancer include germ cell tumors[14] and sex cord stromal tumors.[3] A diagnosis of ovarian cancer is confirmed through a biopsy of tissue, usually removed during surgery.[1]

Screening is not recommended in women who are at average risk, as evidence does not support a reduction in death and the high rate of false positive tests may lead to unneeded surgery, which is accompanied by its own risks.[15] Those at very high risk may have their ovaries removed as a preventive measure.[4] If caught and treated in an early stage, ovarian cancer is often curable.[1] Treatment usually includes some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.[1] Outcomes depend on the extent of the disease, the subtype of cancer present, and other medical conditions.[16][3] The overall five-year survival rate in the United States is 49%.[6] Outcomes are worse in the developing world.[3]

In 2012, new cases occurred in approximately 239,000 women.[3] In 2015 it was present in 1.2 million women and resulted in 161,100 deaths worldwide.[8][7] Among women it is the seventh-most common cancer and the eighth-most common cause of death from cancer.[3] The typical age of diagnosis is 63.[2] Death from ovarian cancer is more common in North America and Europe than in Africa and Asia.[3]

[sharonolson]

These were not my symptoms and I had a huge ovarian cancer. I had a sharp pain in my left pelvis one year before I had ovarian cancer. I did experience profound fatigue. My left leg swelled up huge. I couldn’t urinate all day but I urinated all night Because at night was the only time the tumor wasn’t blocking my kidneys from draining into my bladder. I couldn’t move my bowels because the tumor was in the way. I went for a gynecological exam but he totally missed the tumor and I had to argue with him for a pelvic ultrasound. Western medicine is corrupt to the max! In my state the insurance companies demand that the doctors just drug patients and not help them. We should all be raising hell about the insurance industry using us as prostitutes to make money and legitimize their insurance rate increases! Wake up citizens especially women who are dying when this could be prevented.

[drummerchikk]

My mom recently died from ovarian cancer. She had all of these symptoms. I wish we would’ve caught them sooner.

[olivesoondar]

My mom passed 2 yrs ago with ovarian cancer / Cardiac arrest , am trying to keep myself healthy with diet & exercises, no peoblems so far

[pinkpanda]

I currently have some of this symptoms, I feel really scared.I just pray it's not what I'm thinking.

[dontakeda]

Thank you for your educational videos. Could you please share me what is the software or program you are using to make the videos?

[desiresoul]

I’m experiencing all these symptoms, what type of test can I request to be done in U.K. please

[allisonrae]

I just found out I have a 6cm lesion growing on my right ovary. I thought I was either crazy or just a big baby. I have every single one of these symptoms - literally every single one. I'm really scared. They are doing a C-125, antigen test.

[MargaretG-rrxh]

Nice, feeling how the bloating and pain receded within approximately two months made all the difference, I simply go’ogled the latest by Tilly Strankten and her Ovarian Cyst Guide and although it really took about 10 weeks for it to totally shrink and vanish I’ve never felt so light and relaxed.