  September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month -- the fifth deadliest cancer among women.
There's no routine screening for it and no early detection test. Only about 20% of ovarian cancers are found early, mainly because the symptoms can be maddeningly vague.
One warning sign is persistent, unusual bloating that can come with the sensation of feeling full and not being able to finish eating your meals. The key is noticing a change from normal.
Follow the link for more symptoms to watch for and to read the story of a woman whose terminal ovarian cancer was first mistaken for a urinary tract infection.
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