Knowing your body can help you detect signs and symptoms of cancer. Finding cancer early often allows for more treatment options. When something feels “off” or outside of your normal, reach out to your healthcare provider to talk about it. Read on to learn more about ovarian, uterine (endometrial), and prostate cancers.
OVARIAN CANCER
Ovarian cancer is not the most common type of cancer, but it is deadly. Women: Listen to your body. Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be difficult to pinpoint because they can be very similar to typical aches and pains you might experience. But when you start to notice these symptoms happening, it could be a sign of something more.
5 Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Ovarian Cancer (source: Cleveland Clinic)
- Abdominal Pain
- Loss of Appetite
- Abnormal Bleeding – outside of your normal period or after menopause
- Changes to your Bowel and Urination Habits
- Finding a Lump in Your Lower Abdomen
Your risk of developing ovarian cancer increases with some factors. It’s important to discuss these risks with your healthcare provider.
- Family History – People in your family have had ovarian cancer or if you are of Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish background
- Age – your risk increases as you get older
- Not having children
- Having endometriosis
- Having breast, uterine, or colorectal cancer in the past
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UTERINE (ENDOMETRIAL) CANCER
Recognizing symptoms early and taking action is key. When uterine cancer is caught early, it often responds well to treatment and may even be cured.
If you are concerned about your risk of developing uterine cancer, contact your healthcare provider.
The Most Common Warning Sign of Uterine Cancer (source: Cleveland Clinic)
Women who have gone through menopause:
Any vaginal bleeding after you have gone through menopause is the most common symptom of uterine cancer.
Women who have not gone through menopause:
Any unusual vaginal bleeding not related to your period (before menopause)
Types of Uterine Cancer:
- Endometrial Cancer – forms in the lining of the uterus; makes up 92% of all uterine cancer diagnoses
- Uterine Sarcoma – rare, but aggressive cancer that forms in the muscles or other tissues of the uterus
Other possible symptoms:
- Pain during sex
- Abdominal/pelvic cramping
- Frequent, difficult or painful urination
- Changes in your bowel habits
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
Early detection is key to giving men a fighting chance against prostate cancer. All men are at risk for prostate cancer but there are various factors that could increase your risk of being diagnosed with the disease.
Marlon happened to go to the doctor just to do a health and wellness check and found out he had prostate cancer. Watch Marlon’s video about the importance of getting checked.
MEN: Early detection is key. If it’s time for a wellness checkup, call your Konza provider to schedule a visit.
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All men are at risk for prostate cancer. Various risk factors could increase your risk of prostate cancer. Go to ZERO Prostate Cancer to learn facts, statistics, questions for your doctor, and much more.
