Women with symptoms of ovarian cancer urged to see a GP ‘fairy immediately’

Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Chief Officer Robin Penty explains some of the warning signs of ovarian cancer. In Australia, one woman succumbs to ovarian cancer every eight hours.  With World Ovarian Cancer Day approaching, millions of people will gather to raise awareness about the destructive disease.  “Australia is actually one of the top three countries in the world leading in ovarian cancer research,” she told Sky News Australia. “The symptoms of ovarian cancer often mimic a woman’s natural cycle every month. Ms Penty explained Ovarian cancer symptoms can include “abdominal bloating, lower back pain, abdominal pain, gas, changes in bladder and bowel, sort of behaviours,” and “sudden and unexplained weight loss". “We really encourage any woman who has any one of these or a constellation of them to see their GP fairly immediately.”