Gynecological oncologist named non-obvious symptoms of female cancer

A woman may mistake the first manifestations of cancer for fatigue, inflammation or ordinary irritation, said gynecological oncologist Anna Semenova. She told Lenta.ru what seemingly harmless changes should alert you and make you see a doctor.

“With ovarian cancer, one of the main signs is an increase in the volume of the abdomen. Typically, patients say that they have noticed changes over the past three to six months,” the doctor explained.

Also, according to Semenova, other possible symptoms of cancer may include weakness, drowsiness, fatigue and menstrual irregularities. However, the doctor added, these complaints may also be associated with problems with the thyroid gland, and cycle failure may be associated with inflammation.

Cancer of the uterine body also does not necessarily immediately manifest itself as bleeding outside the cycle, the publication’s interlocutor warned. As the tumor grows, the discharge may become much heavier than usual. With cervical cancer, there may be watery or simply unusual discharge that does not stop.

Semenova added that another sign that can easily be mistaken for an infection or ordinary irritation is constant itching in the vulva area. Women often associate it with herpes, chafing underwear or other reasons. But persistent itching with the appearance of an ulcer is an alarming signal, the appearance of which requires examination, the doctor concluded.