Cancer guide
Ovarian cancer
Often called silent, but the symptoms are real and specific — bloating, pelvic pressure, and feeling full fast. BRCA and HRD testing now shape treatment for almost every patient.
What to know first
- There is no reliable screening test — symptom awareness is the earliest signal.
- BRCA1/2 and HRD (homologous recombination deficiency) testing determines PARP-inhibitor eligibility.
- A gynecologic oncologist (not a general gyn) should lead surgery — outcomes are meaningfully better.
When to see a doctor
- Persistent bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain lasting more than 2–3 weeks
- Feeling full quickly or a new change in appetite
- Urinary urgency or frequency without an infection
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