Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor, of any histology, on or within an ovary. Because many ovarian tumors are benign but have the potential to become malignant, a broad definition of ovarian ...

Ovarian cancer starts in one or both ovaries, or in the fallopian tubes, or in the abdominal lining called the peritoneum. Women between the ages of 55 and 63 are most likely to get ovarian cancer.

"Ovarian cancer can affect anybody with ovaries of any age." 23-year-old ovarian cancer survivor and 2025 Witchery White Shirt Ambassador Jemima Leydon shares her story with this lethal reproductive ...

Ovarian carcinoma is the most frequent cause of death from gynecologic malignancies in the U.S. In 1992, there were 21,000 cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed and 13,000 deaths from the disease. In ...

Ovarian cancer, historically challenging to diagnose due to vague early symptoms, often reaches advanced stages before detection. Risk factors include age, obesity, genetics, and hormone therapy.