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I'm scared that my symptoms may be of ovarian cancer. how to get tested?

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Dr. Pam Yoder answered

Talk with OBGYN 1st: A pelvic exam, imaging and review of symptoms and family history constitute the first steps in evaluating a woman for possible ovarian tumors and other health threats.

Dr Beard agreed

Answered 7/1/2012

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Due to stomach symptoms amongst other symptoms my dr tested my CA125 level & it came back at 141, my doctor is referring me for an ultrasound. I feel v nervous it could be a cancer? Are my chances of it being ovarian cancer low due to my age? Im 32?

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A friend is so sure she has ovarian cancer but never even was tested, she is 59 and now said she feels slight pain in her bladder area, Zero other symptoms, no burning or blood, just sensation in bladder area, is this a sign of ovarian cancer?

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