GPs confusing ovarian cancer & IBS symptons
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1196288/GPs-failing-spot-ovarian-cancer-symptoms.html
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A new study shows that GPs often confuse the symptoms of ovarian cancer and irritable bowel syndrome. Symptoms like sharp abdominal pains and problems with eating are signs of IBS, but they're also key signs of ovarian tumours.
Among the findings --
-- Four out of five GPs wrongly thought women with early-stage ovarian cancer had no symptoms.
-- Only 27 per cent knew of NHS guidelines on what they should watch out for.
-- 69 per cent seemed unaware that women with ovarian cancer were more likely to experience sudden and persistent abdominal pain than women with IBS.
-- Most of the ovarian cancer sufferers interviewed for the study felt their doctor had not taken their concerns very seriously.
-- 44 per cent of the ovarian cancer sufferers interviewed had to wait more than six months for a correct diagnosis.
Ovarian cancer affects 6,800 women each year in Britain and only 30 per cent survive beyond five years – one of the lowest rates in Europe. However, the survival rate rises to 90 per cent among those who are diagnosed at an early stage.
Among the findings --
-- Four out of five GPs wrongly thought women with early-stage ovarian cancer had no symptoms.
-- Only 27 per cent knew of NHS guidelines on what they should watch out for.
-- 69 per cent seemed unaware that women with ovarian cancer were more likely to experience sudden and persistent abdominal pain than women with IBS.
-- Most of the ovarian cancer sufferers interviewed for the study felt their doctor had not taken their concerns very seriously.
-- 44 per cent of the ovarian cancer sufferers interviewed had to wait more than six months for a correct diagnosis.
Ovarian cancer affects 6,800 women each year in Britain and only 30 per cent survive beyond five years – one of the lowest rates in Europe. However, the survival rate rises to 90 per cent among those who are diagnosed at an early stage.
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abbym0308
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All the more reason to give girls Pap tests earlier!
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abbym0308
