Ovarian cancer is the most fatal cancer of the woman’s reproductive system. The symptoms can include nausea, bloating, frequent urination and pain or pressure in the pelvis. These symptoms can result from many other relatively harmless conditions, and in the case of ovarian cancer, the symptoms are only apparent once the cancer is at an advanced stage.
The late detection of ovarian cancer is the main cause of the high death rate. Therefore, prevention of this cancer is very important. Pregnancy and the use of oral contraceptives are believed to help prevent the cancer from developing. For older women, some recommend surgically removing the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Organizations like the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, co-founded by Jamie Tisch and four other women, work to promote awareness of ovarian cancer in women over the age of 65.
