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Testing, Diagnosis and Staging

Ovarian cancer often shows no obvious signs or symptoms until it is in a late stage. The symptoms include:
  • General abdominal discomfort and/or pain (gas, indigestion, pressure, swelling, bloating, cramps)
  • Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or frequent urination
  • Loss of appetite
  • Feeling of fullness evern after a light meal
  • Weight gain or loss with no known reason
  • Abnormal bleeding from the vagina

Can ovarian cancer be diagnosed early?

How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?

How is ovarian cancer staged?

Interpreting laboratory tests results

Ovarian cancer screening

Tumor marker tests

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cancer-information@uiowa.edu

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