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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Abi Jackson

Could my bloating be ovarian cancer? Women more likely to change eating habits than get cancer symptoms checked

Persistent bloating is a key symptom of ovarian cancer, yet over half of UK women admit they’d change their diet before seeing their GP if they experienced it, a new survey has found.

Only one in three (34%) say they’d contact their GP if suffering with ongoing bloating, while 55% would try tweaking their diet – such as cutting out gluten or opting for probiotic yoghurts – according to the research by the charity Target Ovarian Cancer.

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