Ovarian cancer going undiagnosed because “red flag” symptoms are not properly investigated

Previously known as the “silent killer” ovarian cancer can go undiagnosed for months because the symptoms are not being investigated quickly enough.  This delay in diagnosis is the part of the reason that ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other gynecological cancer.

 A study performed by the University of Bristol research team identified 7 symptoms that could indicate ovarian cancer in women.  Out of those 7 symptoms there were 3 “red flag” symptoms that should prompt further investigation.  Abdominal distension, urinary frequency and abdominal pain are the red flag symptoms thus making ovarian cancer not “silent,” just overlooked.

 For more on ovarian cancer and the story of a women who lost her life because of negligent doctors and their failure to diagnose visit:

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