Women's health 40-60
Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cancer affects the 2 small organs (ovaries) that store the eggs needed to make babies.
- Anyone with ovaries can get ovarian cancer, but it mostly affects those over 50.
- Sometimes ovarian cancer runs in families.
- The symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as bloating, are not always obvious.
- Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late, but early diagnosis can mean it is more treatable.