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Which symptoms can occur in ovarian cancer?

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Common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:

Abdominal swelling
Pelvic pressure
Gas
Bloating
Stomach or leg pain
Unusual vaginal bleeding12

Because these symptoms are similar to those of other, less serious conditions, they can be difficult to distinguish. Furthermore, these signs often do not manifest until the cancer has progressed to advanced stages, which can make early detection challenging.12