can monitor symptoms and act on those symptoms if necessary,” she added.
More than 75% of women diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer live five years or more, but the chance of surviving at least five years is less than 30% for women diagnosed at an advanced stage.
There is no screening test for early-stage ovarian cancer, but symptoms can be present for years. The earlier women report symptoms, the sooner a diagnosis can be made, according to ASCO.
Common symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, urgent and/or frequent need to urinate, fatigue, upset stomach or heartburn, pain during sex, and constipation or menstrual changes, according to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
More information
The American Cancer Society has more on ovarian cancer.
