Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is held in February each year to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.
It aims to highlight issues facing those diagnosed and their partners and families. Each year in Australia about 1,550 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. More than two-thirds of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, where the cancer has spread and is difficult to treat successfully.
There is no screening test for ovarian cancer, so it is important to be aware of the symptoms which include:
- Abdominal bloating or increased abdominal size
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- Appetite loss, feeling full quickly or indigestion
- Urinary changes such as frequency or urgency
- Changes in bowel habits, such as constipation
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
- Unexplained fatigue
If you experience any of these symptoms, especially if they are unusual for you or persistent, it is important to see one of our doctors to be sure.
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