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    • ATROPHY, DENTS
    • BFS
    • EMG TEST
    • FOOT DROP
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    • TWITCHING BODYWIDE
    • TWITCHING LOWER BODY
      • FEET, TOES
      • QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
    • TWITCHING UPPER BODY
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  • Headache
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    • MIGRAINE HEADACHES
    • ACUTE SUBDURAL HEMATOMA
  • MOLES
    • BLEEDING MOLES
    • CHANGING MOLES
    • MANY MOLES
    • NEW MOLES
    • REMOVAL
  • MOUTH, THROAT
    • BURPING
    • LPR
    • LUMP, STUCK FEELING
    • PHANTOM TASTES
      • FOUL TASTE
      • METAL TASTE
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    • BACK
      • HERNIATED DISC
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    Scared of Ovarian Cancer? Should You Get Your Ovaries Removed?

    OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS

Scared of Ovarian Cancer? Should You Get Your Ovaries Removed?

Why can’t healthy women scared of ovarian cancer just have their ovaries removed instead of going through life afraid of getting this often-fatal disease? […]

ELLSSEE 2025-05-04T11:53:58-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Why Are Some Ovarian Cancers Caught Early?

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Why Are Some Ovarian Cancers Caught Early?

Sometimes ovarian cancer is caught early, even very early. Yet this disease is notorious for being caught in an advanced stage, which is why the 5-year survival rate is about 48 percent. […]

ELLSSEE 2023-05-08T12:52:33-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Do You Have an Ovarian Cyst and Are Panicking Over Cancer?

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Do You Have an Ovarian Cyst and Are Panicking Over Cancer?

An ovarian cyst has the potential to turn into cancer. This does not apply to all types of ovarian cysts. […]

ELLSSEE 2024-04-20T16:25:16-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Can You Get PCOS After Menopause for the First Time?

    OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS

Can You Get PCOS After Menopause for the First Time?

PCOS symptoms vs. perimenopause and aging: And can the onset of PCOS first appear only after menopause? Weight gain, irregular periods, fertility issues… […]

ELLSSEE 2025-03-06T22:58:29-07:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    How Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Vaginal Bleeding?

    OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS, UTERINE CANCER, VAGINAL ISSUES

How Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Vaginal Bleeding?

Have you had unexplained vaginal bleeding and are wondering if ovarian cancer can be the cause? […]

ELLSSEE 2021-11-21T19:24:20-07:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS, UTERINE CANCER, VAGINAL ISSUES|
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    Can an Ovarian Cyst Cause Blood in the Urine?

    BLADDER CANCER, CERVICAL CANCER, CERVICAL MUCUS, OVARIAN CYSTS

Can an Ovarian Cyst Cause Blood in the Urine?

You’ve just discovered what appears to be blood in your urine. Could this be from a harmless ovarian cyst? […]

ELLSSEE 2021-11-21T19:24:42-07:00 BLADDER CANCER, CERVICAL CANCER, CERVICAL MUCUS, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Gynecological Cancer: Prevention Includes Weight Control

    Breast Cancer Risks, BREAST PAIN, OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS, UTERINE CANCER

Gynecological Cancer: Prevention Includes Weight Control

Find out what you can do to help avoid being one of the 28,000 women a year who die from breast, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer. Obesity is a factor. […]

ELLSSEE 2025-02-24T13:55:22-07:00 Breast Cancer Risks, BREAST PAIN, OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS, UTERINE CANCER|
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    Groin Pain Only Overnight: Could this Be a UTI ?

    OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS, URINE COLORS

Groin Pain Only Overnight: Could this Be a UTI ?

Are you having groin pain, pressure or a gassy feeling there only overnight, particularly after you get back into bed after relieving yourself? […]

ELLSSEE 2023-05-08T12:52:42-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS, URINE COLORS|
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    Recent Belly Weight Gain: Ovarian Cancer or Normal Aging?

    OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS

Recent Belly Weight Gain: Ovarian Cancer or Normal Aging?

Many women seem to start gaining abdominal weight within a few years of completing menopause and some will wonder if it could be ovarian cancer. […]

ELLSSEE 2025-03-06T16:36:59-07:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    How Well Can a CT Scan Identify Ovarian Cancer?

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How Well Can a CT Scan Identify Ovarian Cancer?

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it’s usually not discovered until it has spread. A CT scan is sometimes taken in women who have symptoms suspicious for ovarian cancer. […]

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    How Does Ovarian Cancer Affect Menstruation?

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How Does Ovarian Cancer Affect Menstruation?

“Menstrual irregularities are a reported symptom of ovarian cancer,” says Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the CEO and co-founder of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. […]

ELLSSEE 2025-02-15T11:02:24-07:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Why Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Frequent Urination?

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Why Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Frequent Urination?

“Frequent urination and the feeling of having to urinate are two of the symptoms most commonly reported in women with advanced stages of ovarian cancer,” says Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the CEO [...]

ELLSSEE 2021-08-16T20:30:26-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Can Spotting After Sex Be Caused by Ovarian Cancer?

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Can Spotting After Sex Be Caused by Ovarian Cancer?

A woman is not supposed to bleed or spot after having sex, and many women wonder if this could be a sign of ovarian cancer. The more common symptoms of ovarian cancer include abdominal bloating [...]

ELLSSEE 2025-04-29T16:34:57-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Can an Ultrasound Detect Stage 1 Ovarian Cancer?

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Can an Ultrasound Detect Stage 1 Ovarian Cancer?

“An ultrasound can occasionally identify a mass as ovarian cancer but should not be used to rule out ovarian cancer if a mass is not detected,” explains Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the [...]

ELLSSEE 2022-07-08T13:30:42-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Could a D & C Detect Ovarian Cancer?

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Could a D & C Detect Ovarian Cancer?

A “D & C” stands for dilation and curettage and is very useful at detecting uterine cancer, but some women are wondering if ovarian cancer as well can be detected by this procedure. [...]

ELLSSEE 2025-05-24T18:27:15-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Ovarian Cancer Ascites vs. Belly Fat: Telling the Difference

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Ovarian Cancer Ascites vs. Belly Fat: Telling the Difference

Belly fat may grow so quickly and stick out so much that you fear it’s actually ascites from ovarian cancer, but there are ways to tell the difference. “The diagnosis of ovarian cancer is extremely [...]

ELLSSEE 2025-05-24T18:27:44-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    What Is an Involuting Ovarian Cyst & Can It Mean Cancer?

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What Is an Involuting Ovarian Cyst & Can It Mean Cancer?

The term “involuting cyst” can seem worrisome to a woman who’s concerned about ovarian cancer. She may see “involuting” in her medical report or hear her doctor use it but be afraid to ask what [...]

ELLSSEE 2025-04-27T11:03:44-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    How Fast Does Ovarian Cancer Grow from Stage 1 to 4?

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How Fast Does Ovarian Cancer Grow from Stage 1 to 4?

Women whose medical plan mean delayed treatment for suspected stage 1 ovarian cancer fear that it’ll grow to stage 4 by the time surgery is performed. Ovarian cancer is uncommonly discovered at stage 1. But [...]

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Is Surgery Necessary to Diagnose Ovarian Cancer?

A doctor may suspect ovarian cancer based on symptoms, a blood test & an image of a suspicious mass. But is surgery always necessary for a formal diagnosis of this ruthless disease? […]

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    Benign Diseases with the Same Symptoms as Ovarian Cancer

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Benign Diseases with the Same Symptoms as Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is one of the most misdiagnosed diseases because its symptoms are so similar to many benign conditions. The time it takes to correctly diagnose ovarian cancer, from the time a woman first sees [...]

ELLSSEE 2025-05-24T18:31:59-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|
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    Can Ovarian Cancer Cause Numbness in a Leg?

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Can Ovarian Cancer Cause Numbness in a Leg?

If you’re experiencing unexplained numbness in a leg, this could be caused by ovarian cancer. But is it most likely ovarian cancer? The answer depends on whether or not you’re experiencing other symptoms that are [...]

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Can Symptoms of an Ovarian Cyst Feel Like PMS?

An ovarian cyst often does not produce symptoms, but in other cases may cause symptoms similar to PMS. However, the cause of the ovarian cyst may also be causing PMS-like symptoms. Classic Physical Symptoms of [...]

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    OVARIAN CANCER: the Deadliest Woman’s Cancer

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OVARIAN CANCER: the Deadliest Woman’s Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a stealthy killer, creeping up without warning and murdering thousands of women every year. So creepy is this monster that there’s still no way to effectively screen for its presence. The Pap [...]

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Ultrasound Tech Says Ovarian Cyst Is Complex?

Find out what it may REALLY mean when an ultrasound technician tells you that part of an ovarian “cyst” looks “complex.” If you’ve been keeping yourself medically informed about the human body, then you know [...]

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    Ultrasound Can’t See Ovary Doesn’t Mean Anything’s Wrong

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Ultrasound Can’t See Ovary Doesn’t Mean Anything’s Wrong

The ultrasound technician gave me a very normal reason why she could not “find” my left ovary. If your ultrasound technician informs you that she can’t “see” or “find” one of your ovaries, do NOT [...]

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    Ovarian Cyst vs. Ovarian Cancer Detection

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Ovarian Cyst vs. Ovarian Cancer Detection

A Harmless Ovarian Cyst Can Show Up on an Ultrasound and Masquerade as Cancer Short of surgery, can a doctor tell the difference between an ovarian cyst and cancer? Some time ago, I had an [...]

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    Why Can Ovarian Cancer Cause Leg Pain?

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Why Can Ovarian Cancer Cause Leg Pain?

Ovarian Cancer Can Cause Leg Pain, but Why? One of the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be leg pain. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological cancers, though it kills 14,000 to 15,000 women [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-19T11:22:22-06:00 OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CYSTS|

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