Health Advice
Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries. It mostly affects women over the age of 50.
- It can affect anyone who has ovaries.
- The ovaries are 2 small organs that store the eggs needed to make babies.
- 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.
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.