What are the warning signs and symptoms of possible ovarian cancer?
There are no specific signs for ovarian cancers. Most related symptoms often appear as harmless gastrointestinal diseases or abdominal problems. However, signs and symptoms that should alert a woman to see her gynecologist include: unexplained abdominal bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, increased abdominal size, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, indigestion, and difficulty eating. Breast Cancer Q. What should I know about breast cancer? Breast cancer is the common form of cancer in women and the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women. One in every 7 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Q. Who is most at risk? Women who have a family history of breast cancer in their first-degree relatives (sister, mother, daughter), who carry mutation in the BRCA1 and BrcA2 genes, who went through puberty early (before age 12) and menopause late (after age 55), who have not had children before age 30, who are over 65, and who are obese. Q. How can I prevent breast