March is World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer, or cancer of the ovaries, is one of the most common types of cancer in women. Here you can find the symptoms of ovarian cancer as well as information and support.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of ovarian cancer are:
- feeling constantly bloated
- a swollen tummy
- discomfort in your tummy or pelvic area
- feeling full quickly when eating, or loss of appetite
- needing to pee more often or more urgently than usual
These can be similar to symptoms of other more common conditions, but if you’re worried about any changes in your body, please see your GP.
If you have already seen a GP and your symptoms continue or get worse, go back to them and explain this.
Information and Support
If you would like more information about diagnosis and support, please click on one of the following links.
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The Target Ovarian Cancer free symptoms diary is an easy way to accurately record your symptoms and communicate more effectively with your GP.
Cancer Champion Training
Cancer Champions raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, promote national screening programmes and encourage early detection.
Take part in a free Cancer Champion training session and help up raise awareness this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
For more information and to register your place, click here.
