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Researchers at the American Cancer Society have estimated that there will be 21,550 Americans diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Of that number, 14,600 deaths will occur. What would it take for you to prevent yourself or a loved one from becoming an unfortunate statistic?
It has been widely verified by the ACS that ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women, not including non-melanoma skin cancers. It ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. It is just one of the many compelling reasons to make sure that one is well aware of ovarian cyst symptoms and what to do next to prevent it from turning into cancer.
Be on the alert if you experience any of these ovarian cyst symptoms:
1. dull ache in the lower back and thighs
2. weight gain
3. pain during your period
4. abnormal bleeding
5. nausea or vomiting
6. breast tenderness
7. pelvic pain
8. problems passing out urine completely
9. pressure, swelling, or pain in the abdomen
10. pain during sex
While an accurate decision cannot be made at the onset of these symptoms, it's best to be sure and get the right kinds of tests (e.g. ultrasound, pregnancy, hormone, and blood). Also, it's highly recommended for women ages 35 and above to get regular screenings even when they don't feel anything, as most ovarian cysts do not have symptoms.
If you do however, are diagnosed as having such, I want you to consider this fact carefully. 95.6% of all women who conventionally treated their ovarian cysts ended up worse than when they started. Hormonal treatment and surgery should never be the best options because they do nothing but mask the symptoms and cannot guarantee future cysts from recurring.
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