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Forest Trees

Ovarian Cancer

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be difficult to recognise, particularly early on.

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They're often the same as symptoms of less serious conditions, such as

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome).

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Main symptoms

The most common symptoms of ovarian cancer are:

  • feeling constantly bloated

  • a swollen tummy

  • discomfort in your tummy or pelvic area

  • feeling full quickly when eating, or loss of appetite

  • needing to pee more often or more urgently than usual

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Other symptoms

Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:

 

When to see a GP

See a GP if:

  • you have been feeling bloated, particularly more than 12 times a month

  • you have other symptoms of ovarian cancer that will not go away – especially if you're over 50 or have a family history of ovarian or breast cancer, as you may be at a higher risk

 

It's unlikely you have cancer, but it's best to check. A GP can do some simple tests for ovarian cancer to see if you have it.

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If you have already seen a GP and your symptoms continue or get worse, go back to them and explain this.

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information taken from www.nhs.uk

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Other useful links on this topic

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Please visit www.cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/ovarian-cancer 

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