Be aware of ovarian cancer symptoms, North Lincolnshire women urged
Women in North Lincolnshire are being urged to look out for signs of ovarian cancer, particularly those over 50 or those who have had the menopause.
Tomorrow (March 1) marks the start of ovarian cancer awareness month and doctors in the region want to make people aware of the symptoms of the condition as many women confuse ovarian cancer with cervical cancer.
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The early symptoms to look out for are pain in the pelvis and lower stomach, persistent bloating (that does not come and go), difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, or feeling nauseous. These symptoms may be familiar to most women but the difference with ovarian cancer is that symptoms are persistent, frequent (happen more than 12 times a month) and new to you.
Andrew Clark, Acting Regional Director of Public Health for NHS Yorkshire and the Humber, said: "The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be difficult to recognise, particularly in the early stages of the disease. They are often the same as the symptoms of other less serious conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome or pre-menstrual syndrome but if you feel that there is something wrong you should visit your GP as soon as possible.
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"When it comes to cancer of any kind the earlier it is detected the better chance the patient has of making a full recovery.
"Research into ovarian cancer has found that the condition may be linked to being overweight or obese. Losing weight through exercise, and having a balanced diet, may help to lower your risk of ovarian cancer as well as other types of cancer."
Cancer of the ovary affects over 6,500 women in the UK each year. It is the fifth most common cancer among women after breast cancer, bowel cancer, lung cancer and cancer of the uterus (womb).
Ovarian cancer is most common in women who have had the menopause (usually over the age of 45), but it can affect women of any age.
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