Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer usually happens in women over age 50, but it can also affect younger women. Its cause is unknown. Ovarian cancer is hard to detect early.

The sooner ovarian cancer is found and treated, the better your chance for recovery. But ovarian cancer is hard to detect early. Many times, women with ovarian cancer have no symptoms or just mild symptoms until the disease is in an advanced stage and hard to treat. Symptoms may include:

• Heavy feeling in pelvis
• Pain in lower abdomen
• Bleeding from the vagina
• Weight gain or loss
• Abnormal periods
• Unexplained back pain that gets worse
• Gas, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite

Treatment is usually surgery followed by treatment with medicines called chemotherapy.

From National Library of Medicine

Ovarian Cancer Health Center by WebMD

Ovarian cancer is diagnosed in an estimated 25,000 women in the U.S. each year. Find in-depth information here on ovarian cancer, its diagnosis, symptoms, and treatments. Plus, find daily support in our online cancer support group.

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