“I know from firsthand experience that ovulation-like cramps, if you’re post menopausal, can mean cancer. When I told my GP about this, he sent me down the hall to a radiology clinic, with instructions to return. The ultrasound showed a tumor. I had a referral to a GYN oncologist that same day. That led to a hysterectomy. Lucky for me, the tumor was a teratoma, and therefore was benign. The ovary that grew it was cancerous, but this was caught at stage zero. If I hadn’t mentioned this, or my GP hadn’t taken me seriously, I’d be dead by now. The best thing you can do for your health is establish a relationship with a GP who takes your concerns seriously. If you wait until something feels wrong to see a doctor, you’ll lose a lot of time. Early detection could save your life.”
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