Ovarian cancer is a mass that begins in the female organ that produce the eggs – the ovaries. The ovaries have many kinds of cells, all which can develop into cancer. Most tumors are non-cancerous and don’t spread beyond the ovary, meaning they can be treated easily by surgically removing the whole ovary or part of the ovary with the tumor. For cancerous ovarian tumors, they can spread easily to other parts of the body, leading to death. Ovarian cancer is seventh among cancer deaths in women, with nearly 300,000 cases every year.
Tests for Ovarian Cancer-
Physical exam
Consultation with a specialist
Imaging tests
Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT) scans
Barium enema x-ray
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
Chest x-ray
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
