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If you dealing with a cancer biopsy or diagnosis for yourself or a loved one, your head is probably spinning. Believe me, as a two-time ovarian cancer survivor, I understand. This blog covers topics related to the overall cancer journey as well as questions about specific cancers. You may want to start at the beginning… with these two posts.

I (or someone I love) just got diagnosed and have no idea where to begin…

What does The No Bull**** Guide to Dealing with Cancer and this website have to offer me?

Ovarian cancer, Ovarian, Gynecologic cancer, Uterine cancer, Cervical cancer, Vaginal cancer, Pelvic pain, Abdominal pain Rachel Fisher Ovarian cancer, Ovarian, Gynecologic cancer, Uterine cancer, Cervical cancer, Vaginal cancer, Pelvic pain, Abdominal pain Rachel Fisher

Can pelvic and abdominal pain be a symptom of ovarian cancer?

Any time you have persistent (doesn’t go away) or progressive (gets worse) pain, you should go see a doctor, no matter where it is on your body. If that pain is in your abdomen (tummy) or pelvis (lower region below your stomach), you need to see your OB/GYN. Period. End of story. There can be many reasons for abdominal or pelvic pain and you may rule out something gynecologic and go see a different doctor like a gastroenterologist (digestive system doctor). But this could be a symptom of ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, or vaginal cancer, so don’t wait. Get it checked out.

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