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The Ministry of Health and Welfare recently released statistics showing cancer remains the leading cause of death in Taiwan, with gynecological cancers like ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers on the rise and affecting younger individuals. Ovarian cancer, ranked tenth in cancer-related deaths and seventh among female cancer-related deaths, poses a threat to women's health. Experts emphasize the lack of early symptoms for ovarian cancer, urging awareness of signs such as abdominal enlargement and discomfort upon pressing. With Taiwan's convenient ultrasound screening, over 70% of cases are detected in stages three to four, leading to a lower mortality rate. Risk factors for ovarian cancer include a history of infertility, long-term use of oral contraceptives, early menarche, late menopause, and endometriosis in the pelvic organs. Effective treatments in Taiwan have surpassed those in Japan and Korea, with experts encouraging regular screenings like Pap smears to detect signs early. It is recommended to take advantage of screening programs to detect anomalies sooner and improve survival rates.
Source: YAHOO