An NHS surgeon has issued signs and symptoms to watch for that might indicate you have cancer. In a TikTok video shared through the University of Birmingham's official account, @unibirmingham, the medical expert stresses the importance of early detection.

       Sudha Sundar, Professor of Gynae Cancer and NHS Consultant Gynaecological Cancer Surgeon, highlighted the increased risk of ovarian cancer as women experience menopause and stressed 'red flags' for early ovarian cancer detection. Sundar states in the clip: "Over 300,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year across the globe. We know that 90% of women will survive ovarian cancer if this is diagnosed at an early stage, at stage 1."

       She continues, emphasising prompt action: "So it is really important that women act on their symptoms. If you are an older woman and you're having bloating, so your tummy feels really full" then this is a key sign.

       Adding further details, she says: "If you're feeling quite full when you eat. If you have lots of pressure symptoms on your bladder so you feel like you want to wee more frequently or open your bowels more frequently or you have tummy pain or tummy discomfort that's new for you, that is persistent, over a month, then please go see your GP."

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       Professor Sundar further says that it is really important you don't wait around and instead see your doctor ASAP. She says your "GP will be able to do some very simple tests like a blood test or an ultrasound and this may help to find out if there is anything suspicious going on with you."

       To summarise her points, you should visit your GP if:

       Other symptoms of ovarian cancer according to the NHS can include:

       If there are signs of cancer, you may get an urgent referral for more tests or to see a specialist in hospital. The NHS notes that "this does not definitely mean you have cancer." The examination may involve:

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