Ovarian Cancer Normal Abnormal There are many types of Ovarian Cancer, and cure and treatment success depends on how early Ovarian Cancer is detected.  Ninety-five percent of women will live longer than five years, if Ovarian Cancer is detected before it has spread beyond the ovaries.  Presently, only 25% of Ovarian Cancer cases in the U.S. are diagnosed in the early stages, because there is no simple screening test for Ovarian Cancer.  Also, once symptoms develop and a woman seeks medical care, the cancer is often advanced.  In advanced stages, 5-year survival rates drop to 28%.  Ovarian Cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women. None in the early stages Family history of Ovarian Cancer should alert a woman that she should be followed closely. Abdominal pressure or Bloating Changes in bowel or bladder patterns Nausea, feeling full early when eating, Constipation, and gas Excessive fatigue Weight loss Bowel obstruction Pelvic examination reveals an enlarged ovary Ultrasound Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Blood tests (CA-125, CEA) Laparoscopy Exploratory laparotomy Surgery to remove all visible cancer and involved structures Chemotherapy Radiation therapy Supportive care