As a survivor of both breast and colon cancers, I want to always bring cancer awareness to the general public. While I have not had ovarian cancer nor known anyone close to me who has, I was struck to realize how easily the symptoms of this horrible disease can be mistaken for minor health problems. Don't take chances with your life, if you or someone you love shows any of the symptoms listed below, please go to your gynecologist and explain your symptoms.
Ovarian cancer is often known as the silent disease because so many women don't realize they have it until it's too late. As a cancer survivor, I always want to take advantage of getting any cancer information out to the public. According to Mark Messing, M.D., a gynecological oncologist with the Baylor Health Care System in Texas, some of the earliest signs of ovarian cancer are:
* Bloating
* Pelvic pain
* Abdominal pain
* Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
* Changes in urinary or bowel functions
Unfortunately, these symptoms are very common to many women and can certainly be signs of other problems. However, if you or someone you love shows any of these symptoms and they persist over a few weeks, over-the-counter meds aren't working, etc, contact your doctor immediately. Dr. Messing says women too often try over-the-counter medications for too long, have bloating but assume they are just gaining weight, etc. It is better to be checked out by your physician than to try to doctor yourself or ignore the symptoms. Many times ovarian cancer will not be the problem. But in the cases where it is present, early detection is vitally important, as it is with all cancers! Don't take chances with your life; you only get one!
Remember, no one knows your body like you do!!
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Be Aware of the Early Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Are Endometriosis And Cancer Linked
Endometriosis
is a standard problem that is found in women. This problem occurs when endometrial cells are developing within the uterus or right outside of it. These cells are what the woman’s bodies need to expel every menstrual cycle. But during this condition they tie themselves to the tissue that is outside of the uterus and develop implants.
Doctors will ordinarily observe the implants on the surface of the ovaries, outside of the uterus, intestines, the lining of the pelvic cavity, or the Fallopian tubes. In rare events they have the ability to be seen on the cervix, vagina, and bladder. It is even more rare for the implants to attach themselves to other more viable organs that include the lungs, liver, and brain.
While the endometrial implants themselves are believed to be benign - which implies that they are non-cancerous - certain researchers still think that there is a connection. They have completed several exams and consider that women who suffer from this condition are at a slight risk of developing certain kinds of cancer that commence in the ovary. This is most usually known as ovarian cancer.
This form of cancer is one that women should worry about - but is most ordinarily found in women who hurt from some kind of sterility or endometriosis. One method that they are hoping helps to reduce this risk of cancer is taking oral birth control pills. Doctors will ordinarily utilize these as a treatment for the condition.
For now doctors have not been able to fully understand the tie that endometriosis and ovarian cancer have. Their biggest theory is that the implants that are produced will discover a way to turn themselves into cancer. One other hypothesis is that the broad condition may be induced by hereditary or environmental elements that will work with the condition to step-up the woman’s chance of developing the cancer.
If you recognize that you are hurting from endometriosis signs then you have to talk with your doctor pertaining to the cancer dangers. It might be a great idea to arrange exams every couple of months to make sure that you do not develop this cancer.
