| Reproduction is one of the most essential parts | | | | Doctors have several methods for diagnosing |
| of life. However, there are many things that can | | | | ovarian cancer. In a physical exam, your doctor |
| alter this. One of those things that can alter this is | | | | may press on your abdomen to feel for any |
| ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer attacks the | | | | signs of tumors or abnormal buildup of fluid. A |
| reproductive organs of a female, specifically the | | | | doctor could also perform a pelvic exam. In this |
| ovaries. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer | | | | exam the doctor feels the ovaries and nearby |
| deaths in women, so it is important for everyone | | | | organs for tumors or any misshapenness. Your |
| to know more about ovarian cancer and the | | | | doctor may also order a blood test. In the blood |
| common ovarian cancer symptoms that come | | | | tests, it is checked for several types of |
| with developing this type of cancer. | | | | substances, specifically CA-125. CA-125 is a |
| Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer | | | | substance that is often found on most cancerous |
| Ovarian cancer in its early stages may not | | | | ovarian cells. If there is an unusual high level of |
| produce any symptoms at all. However, as the | | | | the CA-125, it is likely that it is ovarian cancer. |
| cancer grows and spreads, it produces several | | | | Ultrasounds are also used to look for ovarian |
| different symptoms. Common ovarian cancer | | | | cancer tumors. Ultrasounds look at the organs |
| symptoms include pressure and paint located in | | | | inside the pelvis and can accurately map them out. |
| the back, legs and pelvis. Other symptoms of this | | | | Biopsies are also used to look for cancerous cells |
| disease include a swollen or bloated abdomen, | | | | in tissue or fluid. |
| nausea, indigestion, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and | | | | Being aware of the ovarian cancer symptoms, |
| fatigue or weakness. | | | | even though they are non-specific, is incredibly |
| There are some less common symptoms that | | | | important and can even save your life. It is very |
| can show signs of possible ovarian cancer. These | | | | important to go see your doctor immediately if |
| symptoms are shortness of breath, frequent | | | | you have or suspect you have any of these |
| urination, and heavy virginal bleeding including | | | | symptoms. Arresting cancer early is incredibly |
| heavy periods and bleeding after menopause. | | | | important because it makes it easier to treat it |
| However most, if not all of these symptoms are | | | | and increases the survival rate. If you do have |
| incredibly non-specific so it is quite impossible to | | | | cancer, discuss with your doctor on the various |
| tell if you have ovarian cancer unless your doctor | | | | treatment options available to you. |
| finds it. | | | | |