There are so many stories that illustrate why it’s
imperative to pay attention to our bodies and to detect abnormalities early. Sometimes
symptoms of abnormalities can be overshadowed by excuses. Bloating, stabbing
pains, frequent urination. Is the woman on her period, is she experiencing symptoms
of diabetes, or is it ovarian cancer?
This is one anonymous girl’s story about her
drive to promote early detection, and why. On Empowher.com, she wrote:
“Stomach bloating could possibly be symptoms of ovarian cancer... in such cases, bloating is the result of ascites (excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity) induced by the spreading of millions of ovarian cancer cells that have developed past its early stages. For months, my mother unknowingly carried around with 5 liters of this fluid... lumbering into hospitals trying to figure out the cause of her sharp abdominal pain and frequent urges of urination...
Because of misdirections and the lack of ovarian cancer awareness in the medical communities, physicians my mother sought repeatedly failed to recommend a vaginal ultrasound test, which might have detected the darn thing much earlier... the regret of delaying the proper diagnosis has continue to haunt our family.
… For the sake of your mother, daughter, wife, or sister, if not your own... take one minute of your time to educate yourself on ovarian cancer... early detection may prevent an arduous cancer battle for the family... or spare the life of someone dear to you: http://woktoss.com/?p=12826”
Follow the link to read about what
her mother was finally diagnosed with, and what the girl did in response to the
news: http://www.empowher.com/community/share/ovarian-cancer-0
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