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Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Updated October 30, 2009

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Getting an early diagnosis of ovarian cancer increases your chance of survival. Learn what symptoms may indicate that you have ovarian cancer.

Other Names:

cancer of the ovaries, ovarian carcinoma

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

  • often, no symptoms

  • unusual abdominal feeling of fullness

  • pelvic discomfort

  • unexplained indigestion, gas, or bloating

  • pain during sexual intercourse

  • abnormal bleeding
  • swelling and/or pain in the abdomen
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