Women need to understand that just a cervical smear test is not sufficient enough to determine if she has ovarian cancer. That test only detects cells that are abnormal which can be a sign or symptom of cervical cancer.

Some of the signs that women need to look for is for example the sudden urge to no longer eat, or urinating frequently. These are two signs that come along with this form of cancer, but of course these are also symptoms of other issues as well. Therefore you should also look for other symptoms such as constant fatigue or pain in your neck or back area. Sudden weight loss is also another possible sign that you need to be aware of.

Other symptoms can include feeling bloated even if you have not ate anything, along with diarrhea and constipation. These are all things you need to take notice of if you suspect that you may have this form of cancer. It is important to note though that even if you experience all these symptoms that they only way to truly know is to get fully diagnosed by your doctor.

As it says above these symptoms can often be mistaken for something else. Many women may already feel abdominal pains before their period is even due along with a full or gassy feeling.

The symptoms and signs can be like similar to everyday problems that most people will suffer with, this accidental delay can cause the cancer to spread. This makes treatment much more intense, tiring and the success rate may be significantly lower than that if the cancer was diagnosed at an earlier stage.

This cancer can be hereditary, if any of your family have suffered with breast or ovarian cancer you should let your doctor know and always be aware of the ovarian cancer symptoms and signs. Ovarian cancer symptoms and signs are similar to those you would get with a menstrual cycle you may feel like it is not important enough to warrant a trip to the doctor, this can be detrimental to your health. Early detection of ovarian cancer may save lives! If you or someone you know is having any of these problems please get it checked out.

By Marcus Maloney