There is a need to increase awareness about the risks of cancer in women, especially when it comes to ovarian cancer. This cancer can prove to be extremely fatal for women.

There is a need to increase awareness about the risks of cancer in women, especially when it comes to ovarian cancer. This cancer can prove to be extremely fatal for women because it is very challenging to identify it at an early stage. According to the American Cancer Society, only 20% of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at an early stage. If caught early, 94% of patients can survive more than five years.

Ovarian cancer is a part of the female reproductive system, which develops in women's ovaries. It can occur at any age, but it is more common in women over 50 years of age. Often, its symptoms are vague in the early stages, such as swelling in the stomach, loss of appetite or frequent urge to urinate. Therefore, many times it is identified late.

Symptoms

* Swelling or heaviness

in the abdomen * Pain

in the abdomen or pelvis * Feeling of hunger or loss of appetite

* Feeling of urgency

to urinate * Indigestion or upset stomach

* Constipation or diarrhea

* Back pain

* Excessive fatigue

* Unnecessary weight loss

* Vaginal bleeding after menopause

Risk factors for ovarian cancer

* Age: The risk increases after 50 years.

* Gene mutations: BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase the risk of ovarian cancer.

* Family history: If someone in the family has ovarian or breast cancer then the risk is high.

* Early menstruation or late menopause can also increase the risk.

How to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer?

* Quit smoking.

* Keep weight under control.

* If this cancer has occurred in the family, consult a doctor.

Blood tests and scans are usually done to identify ovarian cancer. Its main treatment is surgery and chemotherapy. Treatment depends on the stage, grade and health of the patient.

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