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Ovarian cancer starts in the ovaries, which are the female reproductive organs that make eggs and hormones like oestrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the "silent killer" due to its nonspecific early symptoms, which can be mistaken for other illnesses. Bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating, and needing to urinate often are all common symptoms that are sometimes mistaken for digestive or urinary problems.
There are other kinds of ovarian cancer, but epithelial ovarian cancer is the most frequent. Risk factors for ovarian cancer include age (usually after menopause), a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, genetic changes such as BRCA1/BRCA2, endometriosis, and infertility. Women who have a family history of certain genetic concerns should think about genetic counselling; they may benefit from regular screenings or operations to prevent problems.
Most often, doctors make a diagnosis through pelvic exams, imaging tests such as ultrasounds or CT scans, and blood tests like CA-125. Most of the time, treatment involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. Other circumstances may also involve the use of targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
Awareness of symptoms and risk factors is very important because there is no good screening for the general population. Early discovery dramatically increases survival chances. Staying healthy and paying attention to changes in your body might help you find problems early and get the medical treatment you need right away.