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Ovarian Cancer
While it’s not nearly as prevalent as breast cancer in women, ovarian cancer can be particularly dangerous because there are generally very few symptoms in the earlier stages. The medical community is still uncertain about the roots of ovarian cancer, but they have determined that women over age 55 are most likely to contract it, and even more likely if they’ve never had children. Stomach pain, loss of appetite, and swelling in the abdomen but losing weight elsewhere can be signs of ovarian cancer.
There are dozens of cancers that don’t make the top ten list, but are still important to keep on your radar. Talk to your doctor about your family history and your own lifestyle to determine if you’re at risk for a particular type of cancer, and what you may be able to do about it. The earlier you take a proactive role in your health, the better your chances of catching early warning signs and overcoming the danger.
Resources
World Cancer Research Fund International (Worldwide Data)National Cancer Institute (Common Cancer Types)Takepart (The 10 Most Common Types of Cancer in the United States)
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