Patient's question:
The patient is 68 years old, with a tumor size of about 12 centimeters. Twenty days ago, they underwent tumor surgery and have been discharged for a week. In recent days, they have experienced bilateral lower abdominal pain.Doctor's answer:
Ovarian malignant tumors grow rapidly and are prone to spread. However, in early-stage patients, there are often no symptoms or only mild symptoms. They are often accidentally discovered during gynecological examinations, or only when the tumor grows to a certain size and extends beyond the pelvic cavity, can it be palpated in the abdomen, or when complications arise. By the time patients seek medical attention, it is often already in the late stage. The symptoms of ovarian cancer can vary depending on the size of the tumor, the time of onset, and the presence of complications.