OVARIAN CANCER
It progresses far more quietly (silently) than the others!
Ovarian cancer, whose signs during its formation and development are at an almost imperceptible level, is for this reason called the “silent killer”. After cancer of the uterus, the second most common type of gynaecological cancer is ovarian cancer. In third place is cancer of the cervix.
Ovarian cancer progresses far more quietly than cancer of the uterus and the cervix. Early diagnosis is generally difficult because the signs appear very late. This situation reduces the chance of treatment.
But you do not have to fall victim to this silent killer! By paying a little more attention to the messages your body gives you, you can be saved from ovarian cancer with an early diagnosis.
If you feel bloating in the abdominal area…
Although swelling occurring in the abdominal area may point to problems such as constipation (premenstrual syndrome) or indigestion, this swelling may have formed because of cancer cells growing excessively in the ovaries. For this reason, do not forget that if you frequently feel swelling in the abdominal area it is certainly worth going to the doctor.
An endless urge to drink water despite weight loss
Weight loss is likely to be seen in connection with ovarian cancer. If the person has a problem of loss of appetite but continues to feel thirsty, she must certainly go to the doctor. Cancer cells can make a person feel thirsty in every situation.
Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain, which women often ignore, can be a herald of ovarian cancer. Especially if you have pelvic pain that lasts more than a few days, recurs frequently or is continuous, you must go to the doctor.
A change in the menstrual cycle
Although a change in the menstrual cycle is generally associated with stress, much bigger problems may lie behind it. Disruption of the menstrual pattern can mean that there is a problem in the ovaries. The source of this problem can be hormonal problems, stress, a change in diet and ovarian cysts, but it can also be ovarian cancer. To follow your own menstrual cycle, make notes in a calendar and observe any deviations easily. As soon as there is a change in the cycle, consult your doctor.
It Can Be Confused With the Complaints Seen in a Urinary Tract Infection
Problems such as frequent urination, painful urination and urinary incontinence are generally thought to be linked to infection. The fact that urinary tract infections are common especially in women can also delay the diagnosis.
Because of the large amount of fluid collecting in the abdomen (the fluid produced by ovarian cancer), the masses in the ovary and the tumour tissue spreading to the neighbouring tissues around, complaints just like those of a urinary tract infection can be seen. Especially if these complaints never go away, the risk of ovarian cancer needs to be taken into account.