Ovarian cancer: Year of the Zebra

Countless women have experienced a screening test such as a Pap smear for cervical cancer or a mammogram for breast cancer. These early detection tests have saved countless lives. Unfortunately, there are no comparably recommended tools for Ovarian Cancer, which is today’s Zebra. This is one of the reasons why only 2 in 10 ovarian cancers are diagnosed at an early stage. Another such reason would be the relative lack of symptoms in the early stages of disease. When present, symptoms of ovarian cancer vary from one woman to the other and include abdominal swelling, unintentional weight loss, and changes in bowel habits among a long list of other ailments. Ovarian cancer is diagnosed at an average age of 63 years. To learn more about the diagnostic tests and potential treatments watch the dedicated Osmosis video and forward it to the women in your life.