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Ovarian cancer: early symptom patterns.

Dixie Koldjeski1, Mary K Kirkpatrick, Melvin Swanson

  • 1School of Nursing at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA. polishkay@aol.com

Oncology Nursing Forum
|November 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Women often experience a cluster of unrecognized symptoms, leading to delayed ovarian cancer diagnosis. Early symptom recognition is crucial for timely medical intervention and improved outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Patient Experience Research

Background:

  • Ovarian cancer diagnosis is often delayed due to non-specific early symptoms.
  • Understanding women's experiences seeking diagnosis is vital for improving early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the early symptom and diagnostic-seeking experiences of women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
  • To identify factors contributing to delays in ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal descriptive study design was employed.
  • Data were collected through interviews and questionnaires from 19 families.
  • Descriptive analysis was used to analyze early symptoms and diagnostic delays.

Main Results:

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  • The average delay between initial symptoms and diagnosis was 14 weeks.
  • Commonly reported early symptoms included abdominal bloating, vague abdominal pain, indigestion, fatigue, and urinary problems.
  • The study sample was predominantly Caucasian (88%) with a mean patient age of 56 years.

Conclusions:

  • A cluster of unrecognized and discounted symptoms frequently delays ovarian cancer diagnosis.
  • Pelvic assessments need to integrate early symptoms, risk factors, and family history for effective ovarian health management.