Ovarian cancer often causes vague gastrointestinal or pelvic symptoms that can be mistaken for benign conditions. Persistent bloating, pelvic pain, early satiety, and urinary changes warrant medical evaluation - especially for women with a family history or genetic risk.
Most cervical cancers are caused by persistent HPV infection and can be prevented by HPV vaccination and regular screening (Pap and/or HPV tests). Seek evaluation for abnormal bleeding, pain, or discharge.
Modern ovarian cancer treatment combines surgery, platinum-based chemotherapy, and targeted maintenance therapies guided by tumor genetics and patient priorities. Multidisciplinary care, genetic testing, and clinical trials shape individualized plans.
HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus. There is no routine blood test to diagnose active HPV. Standard care uses Pap tests and HPV DNA/RNA testing of cervical or vaginal samples; vaccines and screening remain the best prevention.