Signs and Symptoms
Learn about the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer, and share with the women (and men) that you love!
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Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
- Consistent bloating
- Frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Gas, indigestion and/or nausea
- Abdominal fullness
- Pelvic pain
Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer
- Changes in how the breast or nipple feels
- Changes in the appearance of the breast or nipple
- Nipple discharge (i.e. clear fluid or blood)
- Breast lumps
- Change in breast size or shape
Aniela demonstrates how to do perform a breast exam.
Our dear friend and model Elly Mayday was diagnosed last Spring with Ovarian Cancer. She had suffered through many years of painful symptoms that often masked themselves as something else. Ovarian Cancer is called the 'silent killer' for a reason...signs and symptoms are often ignored because they appear to be something else.
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