Prove to Me That I Don't Have Ovarian Cancer

What to look for...

If any of these symptoms are unusual for you, can not be explained by existing medical conditions, and persist for more than two weeks, please be sure to bring this to the attention of a physician.

• Bloating
• Pelvic and/or abdominal pain
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)

Several other symptoms have been commonly reported by women with ovarian cancer including fatigue, indigestion, back pain, pain with intercourse, constipation, and menstrual irregularities. These symptoms are not as useful in identifying ovarian cancer as they are also frequently found in women in the general population who do not have ovarian cancer.

Hope Line for Ovarian Cancer:

877-OV-HOPE-1

The Hope Line, 1-877-OV-HOPE (877-684-6731), is a free telephone counseling and referral service that helps patients and families cope with the challenges of an ovarian cancer diagnosis. The Hope line was launched by a unique partnership: L'Oreal Paris, OCRF, and CancerCare, a national non-profit which provides free counseling and education service to individuals and families affected by cancer.

The Hope Line is staffed by CancerCare's professional oncology social workers. The Hope Line operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Call 877-OV-HOPE-1