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"It Whispers So Listen..."

  • Pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort
  • Vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets
  • Frequency/urgency of urination with no infection
  • Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
  • Pelvic/abdominal swelling,bloating or feeling of fullness
  • Ongoing unusual fatigue
  • Unexplained changes in bowel habit

To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Symtoms and Tests

WHO IS AT RISK?

ALL WOMEN.

RISK FACTORS:

- Genetic Predisposition
- Personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer
- Increasing age
- Undesired infertility


SYMPTOMS-THEY WHISPER

- Pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort
- Vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets such as gas, ...

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MAKING PROGRESS

From technology improvements to promising treatments, advances are on the way

By Jane E Allen

Finding a reliable screening test remains the Holy Grail of ovarian cancer research, but other goals abound as well. Today's researchers are trying to unravel the underlying biology of the disease, idFrom technology improvements to promising treatments, advances are on the way. identify factors ...read on

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