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OVARIAN CANCER FACTS
1 in 72 women in the U.S. have Ovarian Cancer 22,000+ new cases are diagnosed each year 5th leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the U.S. 14,000+ women lose their lives each year Late detection is the #1 cause of Ovarian Cancer deaths 77% are diagnosed in an advanced stage A PAP smear is NOT a test for ovarian cancer PAP smears detect Cervical Cancer OVARIAN CANCER SYMPTOMS Check with your doctor if any of these persist for an extended period of time: • Abdominal pressure, bloating, swelling or discomfort • Nausea, loss of appetite • Unusual fatigue • Abnormal vaginal bleeding • Unexplained weight gain or loss • Urinary frequency, constipation or diarrhea |
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