Health Tip: Warning Signs for Ovarian Cancer

A doctor should evaluate them as soon as possible

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(HealthDay News) -- The symptoms of ovarian cancer -- a form of cancer that's often life-threatening -- can mimic symptoms of other conditions. So it's best to have them evaluated by a doctor.

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The U.S. National Cancer Institute says these may be signs of ovarian cancer:

• Frequent or constant fatigue.
• Constipation, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, or gas.
• A feeling of pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs.
• A swollen or bloated abdomen.

-- Diana Kohnle