16/02/2026
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๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก ๐
This month, we're raising awareness about ovarian cancer โ the deadliest gynaecological cancer affecting Australian women.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐ Every day in Australia, 5 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer ๐ 3 women lose their lives to this disease daily ๐ The 5-year survival rate is just 49% ๐ About 70% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage due to nonspecific symptoms
๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ
Ovarian cancer symptoms are often vague and can be mistaken for other conditions. It's crucial to be aware of the signs:
๐ฉบ Abdominal bloating or swelling ๐ฉบ Pelvic or abdominal pain ๐ฉบ Feeling full quickly after eating ๐ฉบ Urinary urgency or frequency ๐ฉบ Changes in toilet habits ๐ฉบ Unexplained fatigue ๐ฉบ Back pain
๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฐ: โ Cervical screening does NOT detect ovarian cancer โ
If symptoms persist for more than a few weeks, see your GP
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ:
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms regularly, especially if they're new or persistent, don't wait. Early consultation can make a significant difference.
At Sandy Hill Medical Centre, we're here to listen, assess, and support you through any health concerns. Your wellbeing is our priority.
๐ (03) 9017 4743 | ๐ www.sandyhillmc.com.au