Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the result of abnormal growth (tumors) of cells within the ovaries. Ovarian tumors can be either benign or malignant and this can only be determined when a tumor has been biopsied or removed or has spread to other parts of the body. The risk of developing ovarian cancer is somewhat increased in women who have not had children, are taking fertility drugs, are obese during early adulthood, and perhaps also in those who take hormone replacement therapy. A woman's chance of having ovarian cancer increases if one or more of her close relatives (i.e., mother, daughter, or sister) has had the disease. Learn more about the condition of ovarian cancer with information on causes, symptoms, history, and treatments.