How do u no if u have ovarian or cervical cancer?

im 15 and im always scared i do i dont want t get a pap smear cuse im only 15 and im not sexualy active but the only reason y i would be scared i would have something is b/c i leave tampons in alot longer then im suposed to when my period is not heavy..is there and sign or symtoms of and kinda of cancer like that if so what?

How do u no if u have ovarian or cervical cancer?
Hi,


The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often not manifested early in the disease. They may also be so vague in the earlier stages, that they can easily be ignored. Some of the common symptoms are:


Stomach ache and abdominal discomfort accompanied by a feeling of bloatedness or fullness of the stomach.





Abnormal vaginal bleeding (with link to write up).





Sudden weight gain or weight loss without any apparent reason.





Loss of appetite.





Nausea, vomiting, constipation and frequent urination in some cases.








Ovarian cancer is most often detected during a pelvic internal examination conducted by a gynaecologist for some other purpose. A pelvic exam includes manual examination of the various organs in the pelvic area which includes the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and the vagina. If the doctor feels a mass in the ovaries, she may ask for an ultrasound scan or sonography of the area. In this procedure, a probe is inserted into the vagina which sends off sound waves from within. These sound waves depict pictorially the inside of the pelvis.





If a mass is detected, a CA-125 assay is done. CA-125 is a tumour marker and its concentration in blood increases in ovarian cancer. However, this is not a 100% reliable procedure since sometimes the cancer may be missed and in some cases, it may be positive even when the growth is benign. A biopsy sample may be taken by an operation or through a laparoscope. The biopsy confirms the diagnosis.
Reply:I doubt you have cancer, but if you are worried just man up and go to the doctor
Reply:You're getting way too paranoid, for no reason. Ovarian %26amp; cervical cancer don't generally affect 15 year olds. And tampons don't make you have cancer. They have nothing to do with it. Talk to your doctor %26amp; he/she can explain the risks and realities. Don't worry so much. Life is for living sweetie.
Reply:I don't think you have to worry about ovarian cancer at your age. If your not sexually active, I wouldn't worry about cervical cancer if I were you. As far as I know, the only thing you can get from leaving a tampon in too long is Toxic Shock Syndrome, which is rare, but serious. The info that come's in the tampon box will tell you the symptoms of TSS. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Reply:Sorry but pap smear is the only way to go to check You would not need to have one yet unless you are a high risk, I would imagine. As for your tampon use the most absorbent available when your periods are heavy and use a panty shield for back up but I use to leave mine in longer than it said and only changed it when needed If your period is heavy you would be needing to change or it will over flow any way Talk to your Mum.
Reply:The onle real way to tel if you have any of those is to get a pap smear done at your doctor's office. You can't get cervical cancer unless you are sexually active anyways. Plus the tampon thing its ok to leave them in for as long as 8 hours. Honestly you really have nothing to worry about. If it makes you feel better go get a pap done and see what the results tell you.
Reply:You are quite young to be worring about ovarian or cervical cancer. The problem that might arise with leaving your tampons in too long is Toxic shock syndrome, it is pretty rare but it does happen, you should change your tampon at most every 8 hours, read the insert that comes with your tampons for more information on TSS. But as far as the cancers you are concerned about the symptoms of ovarian are usually bloating and gas, frequent urination, pain,weight loss/gain, changes in bowel habits, fatigue. Cervical are bleeding, pain