Condition
Ovarian cancer dangers
David Cohen, M.D.Published 22 January 20051 min read
Key points
- By the time ovarian cancer is diagnosed, it has usually spread beyond the ovaries.
- There are often no symptoms until late in the disease process.
- More than 50% of women who develop ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the advanced stages of the disease.
- As with most cancers, the earlier the diagnosis is made, the better the chance for survival.
Alternative names
Cancer of the ovaries - risks
Information
By the time ovarian cancer is diagnosed, it has usually spread beyond the ovaries. There are often no symptoms until late in the disease process. More than 50% of women who develop ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the advanced stages of the disease. As with most cancers, the earlier the diagnosis is made, the better the chance for survival.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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