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Ovarian cancer is when abnormal cells in the ovary begin to multiply out of control and form a tumor. If left untreated, the tumor can spread to other parts of the body.

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As the name implies, this type of cancer occurs in the ovaries. The ovaries are two female reproductive glands that produce ova, or eggs. They also produce the female hormones; estrogen and progesterone.

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The four most common symptoms include

Bloating - increased abdominal size/persistent bloating

Eating - difficulty eating or feeling full quickly

Pain - in pelvic or abdominal areas

Urinary symptoms - urgency or frequency

Just because you have the symptoms does not mean you have ovarian cancer, although if your symptoms are new, persistent and frequent then it is a good idea to go and see your doctor.

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Treatments for ovarian cancer include

surgery- one can get surgery to remove one ovary, both ovaries, and both ovaries and the uterus based on how advanced the cancer is

Chemotherapy- chemotherapy is a way to treat cancer that uses drugs to kill cancer cells, unlike other methods it targets your whole body not just one specific area

Targeted therapy- Targeted therapy uses medications that target the specific vulnerabilities present within your cancer cells.

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Risk factors/causes of Ovarian Cancer include

getting older

being overweight/obese

having children later or never having a full-term pregnancy

taking hormone therapy after menopause

having a family history of ovarian cancer, breast cancer or colorectal cancer

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Research has shown that women who kept a healthy diet while being treated for ovarian cancer had a higher survival rate then women who did not have one. Research also shows thats foods such as lentils and leafy greens can lower ones risk factor for ovarian cancer.

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Tests and procedures used to diagnose ovarian cancer include:

Pelvic exam- During a pelvic exam, your doctor inserts gloved fingers into ones vagina presses a hand on the abdomen in order to feel the pelvic organs. This is not the most effective way but it is a way to diagnose a woman for ovarian cancer

Imaging tests- Tests, such as ultrasound or CT scans of your abdomen and pelvis, may help determine the size, shape and structure of ones ovaries. (helping the specialists to see if there is anything abnormal)

Blood tests- Blood tests might include organ function tests that can help determine your overall health as well as reveal wether one has ovarian cancer

Surgery- Sometimes your doctor can't be certain of your diagnosis until you undergo surgery to remove an ovary and have it tested for signs of cancer.

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Lifestyle Changes to prevent this Cancer 

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Lifestyle Changes to prevent this Cancer 

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Quit smoking- women who don't tend to smoke and drink a lot tend have less of a chance of getting ovarian cancer

Exercise- there is evidence linking obesity to ovarian cancer so doctors that exercising daily is a good lifestyle change to make

Going on birth control- this helps prevent ovarian cancer because it is decreasing the number of ovarian ovulations that occur

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy- Giving birth to one or more children, particularly delivering the first before age 25, and breastfeeding, may decrease a woman's risk of developing ovarian cancer.

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The risk of developing ovarian cancer gets higher with age. Ovarian cancer is rare in women younger than 40. Most ovarian cancers develop after menopause. Half of all ovarian cancers are found in women 63 years of age or older.

Men can not have ovarian cancer because they do not have ovaries

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There is no effective early screening for Ovarian Cancer and since the symptoms can be very normal for a woman to experience it is extremely difficult to catch ovarian cancer early on.