Survival rates for Ovarian Cancer, like other forms of the disease, are hugely dependant on early detection. 75% of women diagnosed have late state Ovarian Cancer, the survival rate for which is 30%. If diagnosed in early stages, the survival rate is between 70% and 90%.

Ovarian Cancer is often difficult to detect as its symptoms can be similar to less serious conditions such as IBS; it is well worth getting checked if the symptoms are particularly frequent, persistent or severe.

Key symptoms are

• feeling full persistently;
• difficulty eating;
• abdominal pain;
• pelvic pain;
• bloating;
• increased abdominal size;
• urinary urgency.

Ovarian Cancer Action is dedicated to improving survival rates for Ovarian Cancer through funding research, raising awareness and giving a voice.

Ovarian Cancer Action bases its symptoms and awareness campaign programme on the latest scientific evidence. Ovarian Cancer is often called the “silent killer”, however research has shown that this term is no longer appropriate. Use of techniques such as a symptoms diary to spot patterns and frequency of possible indicators can provide useful evidence for when you and your doctor might consider an ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Refer to Ovarian Cancer Action website for more information.

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