Ovarian cancer

For patients who achieve a complete remission after completion of chemotherapy, education regarding disease recurrence is important. Symptoms indicating recurrence include nausea and emesis, dyspepsia, early satiety, change in bowel habits, and abdominal bloating. Constitutional symptoms such as anorexia and weight loss are also of concern. Patients should report these symptoms to their physician so that further evaluation can be done if necessary.

A number of patient information resources are available. American Cancer Society: what is ovarian cancer? Opens in new window Johns Hopkins Pathology: ovarian cancer & ovarian pathology Opens in new window Foundation for Women's Cancer Opens in new window