"What Every Woman Needs To Know About Ovarian Cancer"
Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of death in American women, claiming more lives than any other cancer of the female reproductive system, according to the American Cancer Society. "Any woman who experiences unexplained bloating, an upset stomach, an urgency to urinate or abdominal pain for a few weeks, should go see a doctor, and if her doctor does not take these symptoms seriously, she should see another doctor," said Stephanie Blank, MD, director of women’s health for Mount Sinai Downtown and director of gynecologic oncology for the Mount Sinai Health System. Other symptoms include pelvic pain, fatigue, unexplained weight change, and abnormal bleeding or any bleeding after menopause. "Too often, women are sent to the wrong doctor, or are told they're just aging or gaining weight when experiencing these kinds of symptoms, and by then they have lost valuable time," added Dr. Blank.
- Stephanie V. Blank, MD, Senior Faculty, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director, Women's Health, Mount Sinai Downtown
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