Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovaries and the other reproductive organs of women. It is ranked fifth in the list of cancers which affect women and cause their death. Detecting the signs and symptoms early is important to survival.
The problem with this kind is that it is difficult to detect in the early stages. Usually the symptoms and signs start to appear and manifest when the cancer starts growing and spreads throughout the body. It is in the pelvic region, legs and back that you will experience pain and pressure which are the commonest symptoms. A few more symptoms are changes in menstrual pattern, lower back pain, a continued feeling of loss of energy and tiredness, pain during intercourse, and change in bowel habits. A few of the rarer symptoms are bleeding after menopause, heavy periods, heavy vaginal bleeding, frequent urination, and shortness of breath.
The symptoms will not fluctuate, they will continue to intensify and slowly but surely they will start worsening. However, you won't experience all of these symptoms together and besides another problem is that these signs are extremely non specific. Only your doctor can perform the appropriate tests and diagnose it.
The earlier the ovarian cancer is detected, more will be your chances of survival. When you find your pelvic pain and discomfort lasting for quite a number of weeks or for an abnormally long period of time, you should immediately visit your doctor for testing. If your doctor makes an earlier stage diagnosis the chances of long term survival increase greatly!
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