Ovarian Cancer Month 2022
11 March 2022
We’ve teamed up with our Official Charity Partner, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland in support of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Around 165 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in Northern Ireland.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
- Unexplained bloating
- Feeling full quickly and/or loss of appetite
- Stomach/lower stomach pain
- Need to pass urine more frequently
If in doubt get it checked out.
These symptoms are often caused by something less serious and don't usually mean it's cancer. However, finding cancer early makes it more treatable!
Other symptoms of Ovarian Cancer may include:
- Changes in bowel habits
- Extreme fatigue
- Back pain
Smear tests do not detect ovarian cancer - there is no screening programme for ovarian cancer.