OVARIAN CANCER: WHAT CAUSES IT AND HOW TO REDUCE RISKS

Posted in Product Liablity January 24, 2019

Ovarian cancer develops when cells in the ovaries mutate and start growing abnormally. Eventually, the cells multiply at a rapid rate and form a tumor. Depending on the type and stage of the disease, cancerous cells are found inside, near or on the outer layer of the ovaries. Ovarian cancer can spread to the rest of the reproductive organs and other parts of the body if not treated early on.

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019 about 22,530 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer in the United States and about 13,980 women will die from ovarian cancer.

Research on ovarian cancer continues in an effort to identify which genetic mutations are responsible for causing cancer. Although the cause of ovarian cancer has not been determined, there are some factors that increase a woman’s risk of developing the disease.

Ovarian Cancer: What Causes it and How to Reduce Risks