One of the reasons why more and more women are getting knowledge about ovarian cancer is because they have finally understood that the Silent Killer is more prevalent than was thought of before. In fact, recent statistics show that one out of every 55 women in the US is suffering from ovarian cancer. 1/70 women all over the world have also been diagnosed with suffering from this cancer in its initial or final stages.   The main problem is that being known as the silent killer is the reason why so many women do not know that they are suffering from ovarian cancer, they are not able to identify the Ovarian Cancer Symptoms that are detected in the very early stages.

Here are some of the symptoms, which may manifest themselves all alone or in conjunction with other symptoms. One need not reiterate the fact that it is absolutely necessary that you need to consult a doctor if any of these early potential ovarian cancer symptoms persist for more than a week. Ovarian cancer like any other cancer can be cured in the initial stages. It is only in the final stages, when it has reached the metastasis stage of spreading to other parts of the body, that the chances of survival are reduced proportionately. That is the reason why one needs to be on the lookout for these particular symptoms.

• Do you feel lethargic and a feeling of occasional nausea?
• Do you find a feeling of heaviness in the solar plexus, abdomen, and in the pelvic area?
• Have you noticed some irregular bleeding, apart from normal menstrual bleeding?
• Is the menstrual bleeding abnormally heavy and has been going on for too long a period?
• Have you suddenly found yourself losing weight or gaining weight drastically during the past couple of weeks?
• Have you begun feeling pain during intercourse?

These are just some of the symptoms of prospective ovarian cancer, and it is absolutely necessary that you go to a doctor and tell her about the symptoms. She is going to take an ovarian biopsy, and/or is going to do a pelvic examination. It is only then that she can diagnose the presence of the disease, the extent of its spread, and then prescribe adequate medication to stem the future expansion of the cancerous cells.

Surgery in the shape of hysterectomy or the removal of the uterus is going to be done only when it is necessary and to prevent further metastasis. Otherwise, doctors go in for a debulking surgery. This means that a large part of the tumor is removed during surgery. This is going to improve the chances of survival.

Portions of the tumor are going to be sent for a histopathological examination to confirm the presence of ovarian surgery. But one definitely does not want to allow the cancer to reach that stage, does one? That is the reason why it is extremely essential that you go and see a doctor as soon as possible, the moment you see any of these possible ovarian cancer symptomsgiven above manifesting themselves. Listen to your body “talk”, and follow the signs.

“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.