February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Each year in February Ovarian Cancer Australia runs a national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaign to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a disease where some of the cells in one or both ovaries start to grow abnormally and develop into cancer. The four most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
- Abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.
- Needing to urinate often or urgently.
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly.
Treatment for ovarian cancer usually involves a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. Working with your doctor, our compounding pharmacists may be able to suggest alternatives which may be helpful in dealing with the side effects of your treatment. For more information about compounded options, please contact our pharmacists.