What are the symptoms of late-stage ovarian cancer?

Jun 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My aunt has been diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer and feels physically and mentally exhausted every day. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of late-stage ovarian cancer?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Qi Zhirong
The main symptoms of advanced ovarian cancer include: 1. Abdominal mass: Tumor growth leads to a noticeable abdominal mass, which has an irregular surface and poor mobility. Pain: Patients may experience persistent pain or localized tenderness due to tumor hemorrhage, necrosis, rapid growth, or rupture with infection. 2. Ascites: Patients with advanced ovarian cancer often develop ascites, which may appear yellow, yellow-green, or reddish. 3. Metastatic symptoms: The tumor may metastasize, causing corresponding symptoms in areas such as the lungs, intestines, and brain, including cough, chest tightness, rectal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, headache, etc. 4. Cachexia: Advanced-stage patients often exhibit signs of cachexia such as weight loss and anemia, because cancer cells consume large amounts of nutrients from the body. Patients with advanced ovarian cancer should seek timely medical attention and receive professional treatment.