Women with a very early stage of ovarian cancer often don’t have any symptoms at all. The symptoms may be very vague but can include:

  • Feeling bloated (having a swollen tummy)

  • Feeling full quickly and / or loss of appetite

  • Pain or discomfort in the lower tummy area and / or back

  • Needing to pass urine more often or more urgently

  • Changes in bowel habits

  • Constipation

  • Weight gain or weight loss

  • Unexplained or extreme tiredness

If you have any of the symptoms listed above, particularly if:

  • They are not normal for you

  • They are persistent

  • There are repeated episodes

  • They do not go away

… be sure to visit your doctor for a check up.

Remember, most women with symptoms like these do not have cancer. Your awareness of your symptoms is the first and most important step – early diagnosis can save lives.