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Ovarian cancer is most often diagnosed after a person visits their healthcare provider because they are experiencing symptoms. However, the symptoms of ovarian cancer may be subtle.
There is currently no standard or routine screening test for diagnosing ovarian cancer early in patients who are at average risk and have no symptoms. Because of this, it’s important to pay attention to any changes in your body that do not feel normal and talk to a healthcare professional if you notice anything unusual.
Being persistent and proactive in keeping your doctor informed of your symptoms can help foster earlier diagnosis.
Your healthcare professional can perform a variety of tests to diagnose ovarian cancer, including imaging biopsy and blood tests.
Examples of Tests:
To stage ovarian cancer, tissue samples are taken during surgery. Ovarian cancer is typically given one of four stages at diagnosis.
The following staging is called the FIGO system since it was developed by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Refer to the diagram on this page to identify the locations of the body impacted by the staging.
The cancer is in one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes
The cancer is in one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes and has spread to other organs within the pelvis (such as the uterus or bladder)
The cancer is in one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes and has spread to retroperitoneal (pelvic) lymph nodes
The cancer has spread to organs beyond the peritoneal (inner abdominal) area