Fast Facts
- 1 in 72 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime with ovarian cancer.
- Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among US women.
- Ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate of all gynecologic cancers.
- 3 out of 4 women diagnosed will have a recurrence.
- Taking birth control for 5 years or more can reduce your risk of getting ovarian cancer
- The Pap test does not screen for ovarian cancer.
- Know the Symptoms:
- Pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back or legs
- A bloated abdomen
- Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
- Feeling tired all the time
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