Mrs. Rao, a health-conscious 55-year-old, was diagnosed with a large ovarian mass after experiencing persistent abdominal bloating. Ovarian cancer, known as the silent killer, often presents with ...

In 2022, more than 13,000 people died from ovarian cancer, according to the CDC. A common blood test for ovarian cancer is more likely to fall short for Black and Native American women ...

In other words, their healthspan falls far short of their lifespan. And a lot of that comes down to their ovaries. Ovaries, the female gonads, play a pivotal role not only in reproduction but also ...

A common blood test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study finds. It’s the latest example of medical tests that contribute to ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside the ovaries. While most cysts are harmless and resolve on their own, some may cause discomfort or lead to health complications.

A medical expert is sounding the alarm over four potential symptoms of ovarian cancer people should look out for, especially around meal times. Dubbed the 'silent killer', ovarian cancer ranks as ...

Sally joined Ovarian Cancer Action (OCA), the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, soon after her mother, Iris, died from the illness in September 2022. Cancer has impacted many of her ...

Ovarian cancer can affect anyone born with female reproductive organs including the ovaries and fallopian tubes. This includes women, transgender men and non-binary people. We don’t know what causes ...

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 ...

After you’ve gone through ovarian cancer treatment, your doctor will work with you to make sure you stay well. But sometimes the cancer returns. Doctors call this “recurrence.” To check for ...