Ovarian cancer

Key facts Ovarian cancer does not usually cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Ovarian cancer is usually treated with surgery, often followed by other treatments. Ovarian cancer is more common in older women and those with a family history of cancer of the reproductive organs. If you have strong risk factors for ovarian cancer, you may wish to discuss your options with your doctor. What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the presence of one or more tumours in the ovaries. This can occur when cells in an ovary start to