Inherited changes in the tumor suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, raise lifetime risk substantially. For ovarian cancer, the ...

Stage 2 ovarian cancer is localized to the pelvis, with substages 2A and 2B indicating specific spread patterns. Diagnosis involves physical exams, imaging, blood tests, and biopsy to confirm cancer ...

Lesions of the ovary and fallopian tube (collectively, the adnexa) are found in up to 35% of premenopausal and 17% of postmenopausal patients. 1,2 They occur throughout the life cycle, with a spectrum ...

A gentle ache, a missed period, a feeling of being off; women often carry on through symptoms that could signal deeper ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Ovarian cancer often develops silently, making early detection crucial for effective treatment. While sometimes called a “silent disease,” it does present warning signs that women should recognize.

When ovarian cancer moves beyond your ovaries or fallopian tubes, cancer cells may reach your liver, lungs, or other places in your body. The stage your doctor assigns to your ovarian cancer can tell ...

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