Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Symptoms include: Bloating or pressure in the belly Pain in the abdomen or pelvis Feeling full too quickly during meals Urinating more frequently These symptoms can be caused by many conditions that are not cancer. If they occur daily for more than a few weeks, report them to your health care professional.. img.webmd/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/health_tools/ovarian_cancer_overview_slideshow/getty_rm_photo_of_ovarian_cancer_collage.jpg....... img.webmd/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/health_tools/ovarian_cancer_overview_slideshow/getty_rf_photo_of_woman_holding_abdomen.jpg Risk Factor: Family History A womans odds of developing ovarian cancer are higher if a close relative has had cancer of the ovaries, breast, or colon. Researchers believe that inherited genetic changes account for 10% of ovarian cancers. This includes the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, which are linked to breast cancer. Women with a strong family history should talk with a doctor to see whether closer medical follow-up could be helpful contd...
Posted on: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:26:48 +0000