Join us and Dr Sheena Badiani for an Informative webinar on ovarian cancer awareness and prevention
What is ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer starts when abnormal cells in and around the ovary and fallopian tubes grow and divide in an uncontrolled way and form a cancerous tumour (malignant). The cancerous cells grow into surrounding tissues and can spread to other parts of the body.
There are several different types of ovarian cancer and type of cancer depends on the type of cell and tissue the cancer starts in.
Because the symptoms are common and misdiagnosed, ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late. The earlier ovarian cancer can be diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.
What are the main ovarian cancer symptoms?
There are four main ovarian cancer symptoms:
- Persistent bloating (it doesn’t come and go)
- Difficulty eating or feeling full more quickly
- Needing to pee more frequently or urgently
- Pain around your tummy to the top of your thighs
These can also be symptoms of other, less serious, conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome. If you’re experiencing these symptoms it doesn’t necessarily mean you have ovarian cancer
