Warning Signs Of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a term used to describe when a malignancy forms in one of the ovaries, which are two small organs that sit on both sides of the uterus and produce eggs. A malignancy can begin in the stromal, germ, or epithelial cells within the ovaries. Stromal cells make the structure of each ovary, germ cells are those that evolve into egg cells, and the epithelial cells are those that make up the outer layer of the ovaries. Malignancy of an ovary is caused by an acquired or spontaneous genetic mutation that causes cells to grow and multiply beyond control. Genetic factors and variation make some individuals more susceptible to ovarian cancer development than others. Diagnosis is made with blood tests, CT scans, PET scans, MRI, and s a biopsy. Treatment typically involves the use of surgery combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.