Stage III Ovarian Cancer: Angela's Patient Story
This ovarian cancer diagnosis at a glance
- Stage at diagnosis
- Stage III
- Sex
- female
What happened, in summary
Angela Hernandez was 32 when she was diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer. Before the diagnosis, she had persistent bloating that she initially blamed on a strong course of antibiotics she had recently completed. Her gynecologist initially considered the same explanation, but during a well-woman examination found a hard area while pressing on Angela’s abdomen. That finding prompted further evaluation and led to the ovarian cancer diagnosis. Angela’s brief account highlights how a symptom that seemed easy to explain became an important sign of a serious illness.
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This is a lay summary of an account first published by MD Anderson. Read the original in full
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