Ovarian Cancer: A Silent Killer⁣ with​ No Early ⁣Symptoms

There​ are almost no early symptoms… If the abdomen is distended, it‍ is easy to suspect abdominal obesity.

A ‌20-something British ⁤woman who suffered from pregnancy-like bloating, back pain⁣ and ‍constipation has been​ diagnosed with ovarian‍ cancer. According to recent​ reports from foreign‌ media outlets‌ such as the British media Daily ⁣Mail and Mirror, Alex MacGillivray (26), who‍ lives in Wrexham, Wales, felt ‍pain in his lower back and buttocks.⁢ He felt a random stabbing⁤ pain ⁢in⁢ his right groin.

Alex tried to relieve the pain with yoga, but the symptoms got ⁢worse and he started to experience abdominal distension. ‍“At first I didn’t think⁤ much‍ of it, but⁤ my stomach was really bloated,” Alex said. “It was weird because it​ looked like I ‍was pregnant.”

After that, he ⁣started to experience constipation, which he had never experienced before, and eventually Alex went‌ to the hospital. The first hospital he went to told him‌ that he ‍might have appendicitis,‍ so‍ he went to a larger hospital. The test results showed⁤ that it was not appendicitis, but ⁢ovarian cancer. There were two ‌tumors the ⁣size of grapefruits in his ovaries. Each was 12cm*13cm‍ and 7cm*8cm in size,​ and they were huge.

“Ovarian cancer is hard to​ diagnose⁤ early because‍ there are no symptoms, but‍ I‍ was lucky,” she ⁣said. “I was ⁢found to ⁤have a ‍huge ovarian tumor,⁤ but I hope that‌ chemotherapy can ⁣remove the tumor without surgery.” She⁤ added, “If you experience any unusual symptoms in ⁣your body, such⁣ as‍ a protruding‌ stomach or a change in​ bathroom habits, you should get tested immediately.”

Malignant tumors in the ovaries…Mostly occurs⁤ after ⁣menopause, but people in their 20s should also be⁤ careful

Ovarian cancer is⁣ a malignant⁤ tumor⁤ that occurs in the⁢ ovaries. The ⁢ovaries function by⁣ forming eggs and‍ secreting‍ various hormones.​ Ovarian ⁤cancer is known to be common in women in their ‌50s or older after‍ menopause,‌ but recently, the incidence of ovarian ​cancer in women in their 20s, like the ⁢woman in the story, ​is also increasing.

The cause is​ not clearly known, but ​if there is a family history of ovarian cancer or a history of breast cancer or endometrial⁢ cancer, the probability‌ of developing ovarian cancer​ is high. If ovulation or menstruation continues,​ the ‍probability of developing ovarian cancer⁢ is⁣ high, and obesity ⁤is‍ also a cause of ovarian cancer. It is known that ‌genetic‍ mutations in​ the ⁢BRCA gene are also more likely to develop​ ovarian cancer.

The⁣ ovaries are located deep in the⁢ pelvis…there are almost⁣ no‍ early symptoms.

Even if a tumor develops in the ovary, there are almost no symptoms ⁤in the early stages, as the woman in the story ⁢above ⁤said.⁢ The ovary‍ is located deep⁣ in ‍the pelvis, so unless there ‍is ⁢a major problem, there are almost⁣ no symptoms. Even if it ‍progresses to ⁤the point where symptoms appear, it is‍ difficult​ to determine on your own that it is ovarian cancer.

If you feel ⁤something hard ​in your stomach or your stomach is swollen like the above story, it is easy ​to think it is abdominal pain or abdominal obesity. It ⁣is known ‍that it ⁣is quite common⁣ to think of‍ abdominal obesity and exercise or diet or receive treatment from other departments. Patients feel ‌bloated easily ⁤due to decreased digestive ‌function ​and may have decreased appetite. Menorrhagia, abnormal endometrial⁢ bleeding, and irregular ⁢vaginal bleeding may also occur, but these symptoms are similar to ​menopause signs and are easy to ​mistake.

You should ‌prepare in advance with ‌a ⁤vaginal ultrasound once a‌ year⁢ starting in your late ⁤30s.

Treatment involves surgically​ removing the​ tumor and administering anticancer drugs. If the patient is‌ single or has ⁣children, the ovaries and uterus that do not have cancer are preserved as much as possible. If discovered early and​ treated, the cure⁤ rate is about‌ 90%.

In⁢ Korea, ovarian cancer is a common cancer among women.⁣ According to the 2023⁤ Central Cancer‌ Registry Statistics, there were 3,221 new ‍cases of ovarian ‍cancer in 2021 alone. It is‌ difficult to ​prevent ovarian cancer‌ in advance.⁣ Starting in your late ⁣30s, you should have a vaginal⁤ ultrasound⁤ examination once a year, and if you have a family history or suspicious circumstances,⁤ it is recommended‍ to‍ have additional gynecological cancer tests, including blood tests.