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In the UK, around 7,100 women are diagnosed with o varian cancer each year.
Articles for Ovarian cancer
"My way of coping was keeping manically busy"
My problems started in 2003. Id been having a difficult year, as both my father and brother died within three months of each other.
"Some days I felt like I'd been poleaxed"
Practice nurse Ruth Payne was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 42.
Causes of ovarian cancer
Several possible causes of ovarian cancer have been identified, along with risk factors that may make developing the condition more likely.
Diagnosing ovarian cancer
See your GP as soon as possible if you have symptoms of ovarian cancer. They will gently feel your tummy and ask about your symptoms, general health and family history.
Introduction
In the UK, around 7,100 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. It's the fifth most common cancer among women.
Living with ovarian cancer
How ovarian cancer will affect your daily life depends on the stage your condition is at and what treatment you're having.
Preventing ovarian cancer
There's currently no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer. However, there are a number of things that may help to prevent ovarian cancer.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer
The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be difficult to recognise, particularly in the condition's early stages.
Treating ovarian cancer
If you have cancer, a team of specialists will work together to provide you with the best possible treatment and care. This is known as a multidisciplinary team.
