<s>[INST] Are hiccups usually a symptom of ovarian cancer, I also have a swollen abdomen(i look 6 months pregnant), period like cramps, back pain shortness of breath back feels bruised around lungs and right shoulder pain, oh and I have a lump right around my left ovary, ultrasound scheduled for 6 days from now but just a lttle curious about the hiccups [/INST] Hi, Thanks for writing in. Hiccups happens due to nerve irritation in the chest region. It is not a confirmatory sign of cancer. The ultrasound scan is most essential in your case. However, there is no need to worry as most lumps are benign. When evaluating a probable condition of the ovary, it is important to know your age, menstrual history, any intake of hormone pills and the chief complaints other than abdominal distension and, back pain, shortness of breath, shoulder pain. It will also help to know if there are any ovary cancers running in your family. Doing an ovary tumor marker test like CA 125 will also help, but again this is not confirmatory. Please get your ultrasound scan done and send report details for more discussion. Please do not worry. </s>