But when Christiane Amanpour, the veteran and highly respected news anchor of CNN, talked about her being treated for her ovarian cancer and had undergone surgery and currently on chemotherapy, she meant to remind all women of how early diagnosis is quite important, educating oneself and generally being aware of one’s body as well.
While currently there is no dependable way to screen ovarian cancer, women should heed the early telltale signs of abdominal pain or pelvic pain or bloating or an abnormal increase in urination, especially when these symptoms lasts for half a month, according to experts, it is best to talk this over with your gynecologist.
Note that ovarian cancer does not discriminate, even though older women have a higher chance of being affected, it can affect women of all ages and races.
