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Get the Facts About Ovarian Cancer
Recognizing the Symptoms
Recognizing the Symptoms
Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect in its earliest stages — doctors still aren't sure what causes the disease and it has symptoms that are easily attributed to less serious health problems. Common symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain, pelvic pressure or bloating
- Difficulty eating, or feeling full very quickly during meals
- Changes to urinary behavior (you may have to use the restroom more often or feel a greater sense of urgency before you do)
By Emily Lavin. Published September 20, 2011. Emily is a health writer and editor living in San Francisco.
