More often for victims of ovarian cancer, no symptoms manifest for quite time after the cancer first develops. Symptoms may only be noticed when the tumour has become quite large. As the tumour grows, the most common early symptoms are:
1. Constant pain or a feeling of ‘pressure’ in the lower abdomen.
2. Difficulty eating and feeding full so quick. Other symptoms that may also develop include:
3. Loss of appetite.
4. Pain in the lower abdomen when having sex.
5. Passing urine frequently (as the bladder is ‘irritated’ by the nearby tumour).
6. Change in bowel habits such as constipation or diarrhea.
7. A more marked swelling of the abdomen. This is caused by as cites, which is an extensive collection of fluid in the abdomen indicating increased growth and spread of the cancer to the main inside of the abdomen.
It is importance to note however that all the above symptoms can be caused by various other conditions other than ovarian cancer. Similar, when symptoms first start they often appear ‘vague’ for some time, example as mild discomfort in the lower abdomen, which may be thought to be due to other conditions. The possibility of ovarian cancer may not be considered for some time until the symptoms get worse.
In the same win, if the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, various other symptoms can develop. For an example, if it so reads to lungs in the chest, chronic cough may occur.
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