Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” for a reason: its early symptoms can be subtle, making it easy to mistake for other conditions. But being proactive about our health starts with awareness. What are the warning signs? Who’s at risk? We spoke with Susanne Menon, NP, a nurse practitioner at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, to answer these essential questions. She shares key insights on how we can recognize the symptoms, discuss our concerns with healthcare providers, and helps us navigate the myths and facts surrounding ovarian cancer.

<p><a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/understanding-ovarian-cancer-basics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">Ovarian cancer</a> is often called the “silent killer” for a reason: its early symptoms can be subtle, making it easy to mistake for other conditions. But being proactive about our health starts with awareness. What are the warning signs? Who’s at risk? We spoke with <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-menon-a7a15760/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">Susanne Menon, NP</a>, a nurse practitioner at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, to answer these essential questions. She shares key insights on how we can recognize the <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/ovarian-cancer-symptoms-causes-treatment" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">symptoms</a>, discuss our concerns with healthcare providers, and helps us navigate the myths and facts surrounding ovarian cancer.</p>

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is often called the “silent killer” for a reason: its early symptoms can be subtle, making it easy to mistake for other conditions. But being proactive about our health starts with awareness. What are the warning signs? Who’s at risk? We...