If you experience any of these symptoms, you should speak to your doctor10:27, 30 May 2026A doctor has issued a three-week warning to women about a “silent killer” cancer. According to the expert, you should seek help if symptoms persist for this long.‌In a video uploaded to his Instagram page, Doctor Amir Khan shared some of the warning signs of ovarian cancer. As its name suggests, this cancer starts in the ovaries. Statistics from Cancer Research UK show that there are around 7,700 new ovarian cancer cases in the UK every year, and around 3,900 ovarian cancer deaths. As with any disease, the sooner you spot the symptoms the sooner you can get the treatment you need.‌Dr Amir, who is best known for his appearances on ITV, said: “Let's talk about ovarian cancer. Now, these are the ovaries - almond-shaped organs that sit on either side of the womb and their job is to produce eggs.‌Content cannot be displayed without consent“Anyone with ovaries can get ovarian cancer, though it tends to affect women over the age of 40 more.” However, he warned that the symptoms can be difficult to spot.Dr Amir said: “The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, which makes it harder to pick up in the early stages. But they include a swollen tummy or feeling bloated quickly, feeling full when eating or a reduced appetite, pain or discomfort in the tummy or pelvis area, and a frequent urge to pass urine.”‌He urged people to get these checked if they last three weeks or more. He continued: “Get these symptoms checked particularly if there's no obvious cause and they've been going on for three weeks or more.“Other symptoms, may include, indigestion and changing bowel habits, back pain, feeling tired, unexplained weight changes or abnormal vaginal bleeding.”‌Who is at riskDr Amir explained you are more at risk of the disease if someone in your family has been affected by the disease. He said: “Ovarian cancer can run in families and you are more at risk if you have first degree relatives with a history of breast, ovarian, or even bowel cancer.”But he added: “Remember many of these symptoms are common and could be caused by something else, but it's still worth getting them checked by a healthcare professional.” In the video’s caption, he also warned that the disease is sometimes known as a “silent killer”.‌Dr Amir wrote: “Ovarian cancer is often called the ‘silent killer’ but it isn’t actually silent – the symptoms are there, they’re just easy to mistake for everyday digestive or menopausal symptoms.” Emphasising the need to get symptoms checked, he said: “The key thing is persistence.“If you’ve had these symptoms most days for three weeks or more, don’t ignore them. Remember: most people with these symptoms won’t have ovarian cancer, but getting checked early can make a huge difference if it is something serious.Article continues below“If something doesn’t feel right, speak to your GP.”