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What Causes Ovarian Cancer?
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Symptoms
Ovarian cancer used to be considered a "silent killer." Symptoms were thought to appear only when the cancer was in an advanced stage. Now, doctors believe that even early-stage ovarian cancer can produce symptoms.
See your doctor if you have the following symptoms on a daily basis for more than a few weeks:
- Bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Ovarian cancer grows quickly and can progress from early to advanced stages within a year. Paying attention to...
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Ovarian cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Ovarian Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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