I follow the Foundation for Women's Cancer and loved the design of this graphic for #GCAM. I would change the hashtag #ASKHER to #ASKME.
There is NO screening test for ovarian cancer. That is why it is so important for women to know the symptoms of the disease. If these symptoms last more than 2 weeks please see your gynecologist.
bloating,
urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency),
pelvic or abdominal pain,
difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Mentioning the pain I was having on the left side of my pelvis to my gynecologist during my annual exam made a difference in my life. I thought it was nothing - a pulled muscle maybe. But she knew it didn't sound right and she sent me for a transvaginal ultrasound. I was on my was to a diagnosis.
Next post will be about Family History and Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer.
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing!
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