If you have not heard about the silent killer, it is time that you know about it now. Ovarian cancer is one of the most common of cancers, which is usually detected in its metastasis stage. That is why it is absolutely necessary that you look for the early signs of ovarian cancer. Many patients disregard the silent early cancer symptoms , which keep telling them that there was something wrong with the ovaries.

These are just some of the symptoms, which may presage the onset of Ovarian cancer. That is the reason why it is absolutely necessary that you get the advice of a doctor, the moment one or more of the symptoms show up.

One has to understand that ovarian cancer does not manifest itself painfully in the initial stages. That is the reason why many women disregard the symptoms of ovarian cancer. You may not know it, but one out of 55 women suffers from ovarian cancer in the US. That is the reason why, it is absolutely necessary that you know about the symptoms, which may foretell the presence of ovarian cancer, an ovarian cyst or even an infection in the ovary. So, if you find any of the symptoms given above, persisting for more than a couple of weeks, it is absolutely necessary that you meet your gynecologist/doctor as soon as possible.

One needs to understand that ovarian cancer can be cured in the initial stages. The treatments which are recommended during this time are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is only when it is in the metastasis stage (it has spread throughout the body), that the doctors may want to go in for surgery. A hysterectomy is done, only in extreme cases, when the whole uterus is removed. This is the case with the Ovarian cancer has reached a state of metastasis and has spread to other organs. That is the reason why it is absolutely necessary that you go to the doctor, the moment you notice some/any of the symptoms of possible ovarian cancer given above.

The treatment for ovarian cancer is chemotherapy, in which drugs are given to kill the cancerous cells. It might be followed up with radiotherapy, where those cells are exposed to high energy radiations. A hysterectomy depends upon the grade as well as the stage of the metastasis, the overall physical and mental condition of the patient and her age.

“Am I suffering from the silent killer?” This is a very scary question that all women need  to ask themselves at one point in their lives.  The reason why this is called the silent killer is because you do not get to know that the cancerous cells have multiplied abnormally in your ovaries to spread to the rest of the body. It is only in the later stages that you get to know that you have become a victim, frightening isn’t it. Nevertheless, you do not have to get dismayed; there are number of symptoms you can identify to help prevent it from advancing to the  later, more deadly stages. This cancer of the ovaries is curable, when it is caught in the 1^st stage. So, if you are one of the 55 women in the USA, showing these particular ovarian cancer symptoms, make an appointment with the doctor immediately.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer

First of all you have to remember that these early symptoms are silent,  You must be aware of your body and these signs because they are not going to manifest themselves in any overt displays of pain. So it is extremely necessary that you keep “in touch” with what your body is telling you.

• Have you noticed a particular heaviness in the solar plexus and pelvic region?
• Have you found a bloody discharge and vaginal bleeding appearing at odd times, apart from the normal bleeding of your menstrual cycle?
• Do you feel nauseous or feel bloated?
• Are you suffering from a lack of appetite and a sense of lethargy?
• Have you gained or lost weight drastically?
• Does your back ache for absolutely no justifiable reason or cause?
• Has your abdomen swollen up, and is there a change in the bowel movements?
• Do you find that intercourse is painful?
• Are you finding difficulty in breathing?

These are some of the questions that you can ask yourself  when you are wondering if there have been any changes to your body that might indicate an early signs of ovarian cancer. It is extremely essential that you go and see a doctor as soon as one or more of these symptoms manifest themselves. In fact, ovarian cancer has a better chance (70 — 80% chance) of being cured by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, if it is caught early. The metastasis or spread of the disease can make the percentage chances of curing ovarian cancer to lower down to about 30%. So it is necessary that you know about the symptoms of possible ovarian cancer and get a doctor’s opinion immediately.

Here are some of the risk factors which you may want to look for, which makes you more vulnerable to ovarian cancer.

• Have you had a long history of ovarian cysts?
• Is there a history of ovarian cancer in the family?
• Are you postmenopausal and still getting ovarian cysts?

These are some of the risk factors, which are going to contribute to your chances of getting ovarian cancer. So it is absolutely necessary to listen to what your body is conveying to you, silently. Recognize the early ovarian cancer signs and symptoms and get a complete check and ovarian biopsy done. It is only then, you can be effectively treated by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, if necessary.