Ovarian Cancer
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Ovarian cancer has a silent onset. The tumor may become quite large before it causes a problem. Ovarian tumors may be deep in the pelvis. They may be hard to detect, even with a pelvic exam. When symptoms do occur, they are varied. They are related to the size and position of the tumor, as well as to the involvement of other organs. These symptoms may include:
bladder problems, such as stress incontinence and urinary frequency
a change in bowel habits, such as constipation
early menopause, or bleeding after menopause
gastrointestinal problems, such as indigestion, gas, and fullness after a light meal
heavy menstrual flow with breast tenderness
increasing abdominal size due to accumulation of fluid
irregular menstrual cycles
low back pain
pain and pressure in the pelvis and abdomen
weight loss
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