Symptoms Identified For Ovarian Cancer

The notion that ovarian cancer is a "silent killer" without early warning signs has changed.

The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation has announced a national consensus on symptoms for ovarian cancer. Symptoms that women should consider as warning signs include: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and frequent or urgent urination. If women have these symptoms daily over the course of several weeks they should consult with a gynecologist about them, particularly if the symptoms are new or unusual. (Read more about Symptoms Identified For Ovarian Cancer)

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CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING STUDY

There is a disturbing report out of the centers for disease control tonight. It says the most common reason women say they do not get regular pap tests to screen for cervical cancer is because their doctors never recommend the test.

When you talk about public health efforts, it’s a great disappointment when you do have an effective screening strategy, and people don’t take advantage of it. It’s even worse when it’s because doctors aren’t using the strategy. (Read more about CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING STUDY)

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CERVICAL CANCER BIO-PROBE

Natalie is grateful that she listened to her body. It helped doctors in her cervical cancer detection and treatment.
“I had one missed period and for me that wasn’t normal, so I went to the doctor,” says Natalie.
A pap smear revealed that at only 27 years old, Natalie had cervical cancer.
“I had a hysterectomy and I had radiation,” she says. Her situation could have been worse if her cervical cancer detection had been delayed any further. (Read more about CERVICAL CANCER BIO-PROBE)

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Menstrual Cramps

When you have your menstrual period, you may get mild to bad menstrual cramps or pain in your abdomen or back. You may also have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, a headache, or lightheadedness. Some or all of these problems may start a day or two before your menstrual period and last for part of or all of your menstrual period. Menstrual cramps are caused by contractions of your uterus as the blood leaves your uterus. (Read more about Menstrual Cramps)

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PAINFUL PERIODS

Can high levels of stress increase the risk of having painful periods? New research by Chicago researchers says it can.
Jessica Lindstrom is 27 years old, and although she’s totally healthy, sometimes her body turns on her at the time of the month. Her periods are agonizing. “I have intense lower back pain, nausea, and stomach irritation. There’s also pain when tightening the lower abdomen,” says Jessica. (Read more about PAINFUL PERIODS)

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RICE FIBROID PROCEDURE

National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, who was nominated by President Bush Tuesday to be the next Secretary of State, underwent a minor non-surgical procedure Friday for a problem called uterine fibroids. (Read more about RICE FIBROID PROCEDURE)

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NEW OVARIAN CANCER DETECTION

Nearly 4 years ago, Janice Paulshock’s world came crashing down when she learnt that she had ovarian cancer.
“I was completely shocked. At that time my husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and I thought, this can’t happen to us, we have three young children,” says Janice. (Read more about NEW OVARIAN CANCER DETECTION)

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