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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?

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How can I recognize the symptoms of ovarian cancer?

Do you know how to recognize the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer? Abdominal bloating, pelvic pain, urinary urgency… all are hallmarks of ovarian cancer that can easily be confused for something else. The reason ovarian cancer is so dangerous is because the symptoms are hard to recognize or may not be noticed until it’s fairly advanced. This article covers the most common and also rarer symptoms of this disease to help women recognize it earlier.

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Can Ovarian Cancer Make You Need to Urinate Frequently?

You don’t have to let the “silent killer” ovarian cancer sneak up on you. By paying attention to symptoms that aren’t so obvious, you can make sure to catch it early. One symptom is increased urinary frequency and urgency. While it may not occur to you at first, since that can have many causes, it’s important to go see your OB/GYN if you’re experiencing this symptom.

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