On the Foundation for Women's Cancer section of the SGO website, locate the Ovarian Cancer resources. Identify the key symptoms of ovarian cancer. What initial medical steps and diagnostic tests are recommended if one experiences these symptoms to assess for ovarian cancer?
Navigate to sgo.org. Click on the 'Patient Resources' link. On the 'Patient Resources' page, click on the 'Ovarian Cancer' link. Accept the cookie consent to proceed. Locate the 'Ovarian Cancer Symptoms' section and identify the symptoms. Locate the 'Medical Evaluation and Diagnosis' section and identify the recommended initial evaluations and diagnostic methods.
Successfully navigate to the Ovarian Cancer resource page on foundationforwomenscancer.org. List the key symptoms of Ovarian Cancer as: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency). State that if one experiences these symptoms, a pelvic (gynecologic) exam and a general physical exam should be performed. State that a pelvic ultrasound is often recommended, even if the exam is normal, to evaluate the ovaries.