Finding and Surviving Ovarian Cancer

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?

Depending on the size and location of the tumor, the symptoms of ovarian cancer can vary. They can include pressure or a hard swelling in the lower abdomen, loss of appetite, weight gain, a desire to urinate more often and/or irregular menstrual periods.

Sometimes these symptoms resemble those caused by other medical problems, which can cause a delay in diagnosis. If you have a family history of ovarian cancer and experience any or all of these symptoms, you should talk to your doctor.