Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year across the UK. Unfortunately, it is often spotted at a later stage when the survival rate is at its lowest.
Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovary begin to multiply out of control and form a tumour. If left untreated, the tumour can spread to other parts of the body. This is known as metastatic ovarian cancer.
As Sunday, May 8 marked World Ovarian Cancer Day, we've taken a look at some "red flag" symptoms to look out for. Eliza Esiategiwa, medical negligence solicitor at Patient Claim Line, has addressed the most important questions to help Brits spot signs of ovarian cancer.
