what are some symptoms of ovarian cancer that are not textbook symptoms?
* sense of pelvic heaviness * vaginal bleeding * weight gain or weight loss * abnormal menstrual cycles * unexplained back pain that worsens over time * increased abdominal girth * non specific gastrointestinal symptoms: o vague lower abdominal discomfort o increased gas o indigestion o lack of appetite o nausea and vomiting o inability to ingest usual volumes of food o bloating * Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: o increased urinary frequency/urgency o excessive hair growth o Fluid buildup in the lining around the lungs (Pleural effusions)