Ovarian Cancer Actually Is Not a Silent Killer

Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecologic tumors. Fewer than 40 percent of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer are cured, and approximately 12,810 people in the U.S. die from the disease every year.

But even those with advanced disease have a higher chance of being cured if complete surgical removal is still possible. This makes early diagnosis all the more important for overall survival. But there have been many studies over the past 20 years demonstrating that ovarian cancer does have early warning signs. My colleagues and I conducted one of thein 2000. Our survey of 1,700 people with ovarian cancer found that 95 percent of patients reported noticeable symptoms three to 12 months before diagnosis.

One major issue has been distinguishing ovarian cancer symptoms from those of common gastrointestinal and urinary conditions. In another study, my team and I found that patients with ovarian cancer have symptoms with a recent onset and occur more than 50 percent of the month. While early detection is important, there are also prevention strategies that can help reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer.

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Apparently ovarian cancer is particularly prevalent in trans-women

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