1. Pelvic or abdominal pain or

discomfort

  1. Vague but persistent 

gastrointestinal upsets such

as gas, nausea, and

indigestion

 

  1. Frequency and/or urgency of       

urination in the absence of an

infection

 

  1. Unexplained weight gain or  

weight loss

 

  1. Pelvic and/or abdominal

swelling, bloating and/or

feeling of fullness

 

  1. Ongoing unusual fatigue

 

  1. Unexplained changes in bowel 

habits


If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, consult your physician.

 
When my mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I scoured the Internet for information.  Below are some links that I found helpful along our journey.

National Cancer Institute:  This site has extensive information about Ovarian Cancer’s symptoms,treatments and research.

National Ovarian Cancer     
 Coalition:  A great support organization.

Ovarian Cancer National  
 Alliance-This organization will help you become an advocate for Ovarian Cancer.  This organization also holds a yearly conference that updates patients and medical professionals about the latest research.http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarianhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarianhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarianhttp://www.ovariancancer.org/http://www.ovariancancer.org/shapeimage_6_link_0shapeimage_6_link_1shapeimage_6_link_2shapeimage_6_link_3shapeimage_6_link_4