From bloating persistent discomfort in the abdomen, frequent urge to urinate, constipation that does not go away and abdominal pain: these are the main symptoms of ovarian cancer. But rare are the women who give it importance, which is why this type of cancer is often diagnosed late.
2 out of 3 diagnoses are made when the disease has developed
A British study published by the association Target ovarian cancer shows that faced with persistent bloating, women would more easily choose stop gluten (50%) than going to see their general practitioner (34%). “Two thirds of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer after the disease has already spread, making treatment more difficult. In Britain every day 11 women die from ovarian cancer. C ‘is enough. It’s time to educate them “ insists the association.
Of course, bloating can have many other causes, such as the syndrome irritable bowel where the premenstrual syndrome, but if it persists, it is necessary to go to the doctor. Ovarian cancer affects around 4,400 women per year. It is the 7th most common cancer in women.
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