Ovarian cancer often progresses quietly and advances to incurable stages. But there are a few questions you can ask yourself to assess warning signs and discover if you may be at risk.
This week, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center showed six key symptoms and a blood test, help improve the early detection of ovarian cancer by 20 percent, according to findings published online in the journal Cancer. (Source: New York Times
Have you experienced any of the following symptoms?
* Pelvic pain
* Abdominal pain
* Bloating
* Increased abdominal size
* Difficulty eating
* Feeling full quickly
Were you aware of these warning signs? Do you practice this kind of assessment with regard to other conditions? If so, what are they?
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