Thursday, September 4, 2025

#GCAM Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

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. 

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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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