A Northern Ireland woman has urged others to be aware of ovarian cancer symptoms which are not unlike IBS related symptoms. Jill Murdock began to experience bloating and fatigue last summer, along with other pains and a change in her bowel habits. This would soon be diagnosed as ovarian cancer in August 2023. As part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, the Newtownards woman is encouraging women who may notice changes or symptoms similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to make an appointment a priority with their GP.
A Northern Ireland woman has urged others to be aware of ovarian cancer symptoms which are not unlike IBS related symptoms. Jill Murdock began to experience bloating and fatigue last summer, along with other pains and a change in her bowel habits. This would soon be diagnosed as ovarian cancer in August 2023.
As part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, the Newtownards woman is encouraging women who may notice changes or symptoms similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to make an appointment a priority with their GP. READ MORE: Warning signs of ovarian cancer including those you might not be aware of “There is no rhyme or logic with cancer, anyone can get it. I have certainly realised that," Jill said. "Last summer I was experiencing bloating, a change in my bowel habits and sharp pains around my ovaries as well as extreme fatigue." Jill met and was supported with a Consultant Gynaecologist at the Ulster Hospital who carried out a “very gentle examination and arranged for the CT and MRI scans to be carried out at Belfast’s City Hospital
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