Ovarian Cancer Wristband
Ovarian cancer is a cancerous escalation arising from the ovary. Indications are normally very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are easily confused with other illnesses.
Sign and Symptoms
- Bloating
- Pelvic or Abdominal pain
- Urinary symptoms
- Difficulty in consuming food
* If the predefined symptoms appear more than 12 times in a month, it has to be diagnosed.
Other identifications are:- Enlargement of the Abdomen
- Back pain
- Constipation
- Bleeding of vagina
- Increased rate of weight loss
- Added fluid in abdominal cavity
* Occurrence of ovarian cancer depends on age, family history, abdominal distension, rectal bleeding, post-menopausal bleeding and loss of appetite.
Ovarian Cancer Facts
- The ovarian growth for women is a fluid-filled cyst which is not harmful in most cases.
- Ovarian cancer is categorized into many types.
- Causes of ovarian cancer are many but not yet exactly identified.
- Risk factors include family history, age over 55, and never being pregnant.
- Abdominal swelling
- Pressure or pain in abdomen
- Frequent and urgent urination
- Leg and back pain
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Physical examination
- Ultrasound detection
- X-ray reports
- CA 125 blood test
- Biopsy
The treatment, current state, and survival rate of a woman affected by ovarian cancer depends on her age, stage of disease spread, and overall health condition.
