ovarian cancer/english
Source: www.dhs.ca.gov
Topic: Ovaries
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Sort Desciption: Cancer of the ovaries is very hard to find. There may be no signs or symptoms until the cancer has spread. Things you may feel or see about your body may not seem as if they are connected to cancer. ...
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What Should I Look For? Cancer of the ovaries is very hard to find. There may be no signs or symptoms until the cancer has spread. Things you may feel or see about your body may not seem as if they are connected to cancer. These signs usually are not caused by cancer, but you should report any of the following signs to your doctor right away: Bloating or swelling in the stomach from extra fluids. This swelling is different than what you might feel when you are having your monthly period; Weight gain or loss without any reason; Enlargement in the size of the stomach area; Bleeding or other discharge from your vagina (not your normal period); Stomach problems that do not go away. You might have pain, gas, or nausea; Back or leg pain. What Adds to My Risk? Risks that add to your chance of getting cancer of the ovaries include: Being over the age of 50; Having your first period early (before the age of 12); Never having been pregnant and given birth; Giving birth to a first child after the age of 30; Smoking cigarettes; Inability to get pregnant; Having breast cancer, now or in the past; Having a family member who has had cancer of the breast, colon, or ovaries; Being highly overweight; Using therapy for a long time that replaces a certain hormone in the body called estrogen known as estrogen replacement therapy or hormone replacement therapy. How Can I Help Find Cancer of the Ovaries Early? Women who are having sex or who are over 18 years old should ...
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