Abdominal symptoms can help detect early-stage ovarian cancer: Study

Researchers said that when diagnosed via this method, complete removal of the cancer cells through surgery was possible in 60 percent cases.

BySouth First Desk

Published Aug 15, 2024 | 11:30 AMUpdatedAug 15, 2024 | 11:30 AM

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Testing for symptoms such as abdominal bloating, pain, or feeling full soon after beginning to eat can detect a fourth of the early-stage ovarian cancer cases, according to new research. Researchers said that when diagnosed through this method of ‘symptom-triggered testing,’ complete removal of the cancer cells through surgery was possible in about 60 percent of the cases.

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