Illness name: ovarian cancer

  • Original languages: English

Description:

Overview - 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.

Important: Get your symptoms checked

It's important to get any symptoms of ovarian cancer checked as soon as possible. Finding it early can mean it's more treatable.

Information:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice

Get advice about COVID-19 and ovarian cancer:

  • Macmillan: COVID-19 guidance for people with cancer
  • Cancer Research UK: COVID-19 and cancer

Page last reviewed: 24 January 2022
Next review due: 24 January 2025