Sharon Stone has revealed that she needs to have a fibroid tumor removed. According to the 64-year-old, she only learned about tumor after first being misdiagnosed.
After suffering"worsening pain," she sought out a second opinion that led to current diagnosis.A fibroid tumor, or uterine fibroid, is a noncancerous growth in the uterus. According to the, the size of fibroid masses can vary greatly, ranging from “undetectable by the human eye” to “bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus.”
In addition to causing pelvic pressure and pain for some, fibroids can also lead to heavy menstrual bleeding, frequent urination and constipation. While many with fibroid tumors experience no symptoms at all, in rare cases, when a tumor outgrows its blood supply and begins to die, it can cause acute pain.according to Johns Hopkins MedicineAfter learning of her diagnosis, Stone is now urging her followers to be their own advocates and take action when it comes to their health.
"Ladies in particular: Don’t get blown off ❣️ GET A SECOND OPINION ❣️" she wrote."It can save our life 🙏💥" Stone has long been an advocate for women’s health and has spoken openly about her own health struggles. In 2011,
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