Symptoms
Ovarian cancer may not cause many symptoms in its earlier stages, and any symptoms that do appear may be mistaken for less serious conditions. As the disease progresses, you may experience the following symptoms:
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Bloating or swelling of the abdomen (even when not eating more or exercising less)
Nausea, diarrhea, or constipation
Fatigue or lack of energy
Frequent need to urinate
Unusual vaginal bleeding or menstrual changes
Loss of appetite, or feeling full after eating only a small amount of food
Unexplained weight changes
Shortness of breath
