Ovarian cancer is often referred as the "silent killer" because there are no early warning signs, or symptoms aren't noticeable until the advanced stages, when it is less treatable. Early ovarian cancer symptoms are often vague and are commonly chalked up to be related to other, less serious conditions. Early ovarian cancer symptoms may include:
- changes in bowel habits like constipation or diarrhea
- pelvic pain or pressure
- frequent urge to urinate
Symptoms of ovarian cancer that usually do not appear until the disease has progressed include:
- abdominal bloating
- pain during sexual intercourse
- persistent fatigue
- abdominal weight gain
- sudden unexplained weight gain or weight loss
Persistent symptoms that continue for several weeks need to be reported to your doctor. You should not wait to see if symptoms get better or go away on their own. Seeing your doctor early may lead to an earlier diagnosis.
source : cancer.about.com
source : cancer.about.com
