Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

There are any number of symptoms that can indicate that you may have ovarian cancer – and so of course it is important to get any of these checked out by a doctor as soon as possible. However because the symptoms are not exclusive to ovarian cancer it is often undetected for some months. It is only when symptoms worsen or remain constant that ovarian cancer is diagnosed. The types of symptoms that you experience are often in line with digestive or bladder problems

Often you will experience urinary problems with a need to go to the toilet more regularly and often immediately. Patients will also often have a swollen or bloated abdomen. Often they experience also pains and discomfort in the pelvic area.

The above symptoms are the most common and you will find that most people with ovarian cancer experience at least 1 if not all of the above symptoms.

There are other symptoms that may be experienced can be weight change – Either weight loss or weight gain, with no change in your lifestyle. Change in your usual bladder habits and possibly, diarrhea, constipation, or just general changes in their bowel movements with no change in lifestyle. During sexual intercourse they may also experience some main or discomfort. Day to day you may also experience lower back pain. Feeling lethargic and breathless.

Because the symptoms are vague and can point to any number of illnesses it is hard to pin point this to ovarian cancer. For this reason if you are experiencing even just 1 of these symptoms you should get this looked into immediately. Speedy diagnosis of your symptoms & illness is fundamental in increasing your chances in surviving ovarian cancer. Your chances of survival are higher the earlier than you are diagnosed.