March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.
Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in ladies in the UK. It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer, as earlier diagnosis leads to improved outcomes. But it can be difficult to spot as symptoms can often be vague and similar to those of much less serious conditions.
So, what symptoms should you be looking out for you ask? Well, NICE (the National Institute for Clinical Excellence) highlight the following symptoms, which may either be persistent, or occur frequently (more than 12 times per month):
persistent abdominal bloating
feeling full (early satiety) and/or loss of appetite
pelvic or abdominal pain
increased urge to pass urine, or passing urine more frequently
Ovarian cancer can also be considered when you experience:
Unexplained weight loss
A change in your bowel habit
If you do suffer from these symptoms, then please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our GP’s who will be more than happy to help.
For more information on Ovarian Cancer please feel free to visit Cancer Research UK
By Dr Ramadani