The most commonly performed ovarian cancer screening test—the bimanual exam—is unlikely to benefit healthy women, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Georgia. UGA's Mark Ebell ...

While not as common as other cancers, ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. It's particularly deadly because, in most cases, by the time it's detected, it's already ...

Accumulating evidence suggests that many ovarian high-grade serous carcinomas (HGSCs) originate in the fallopian tube. Malignant cells shed by tubal lesions can be detected by examination of ...

A biopsy is the only way to confirm an ovarian cancer diagnosis as it allows doctor’s to identify cancer cells. Healthcare professionals may use imaging tests, such as CT scans and ultrasounds, to ...

Early symptoms of ovarian cancer can include bloating, cramping, and abdominal swelling. Since many conditions, like fluctuating hormones or digestive irritation, can cause these symptoms, sometimes ...

Germ cell tumors develop from the germ cells, which are the cells that form eggs. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), germ cell ovarian cancer is rare, accounting for 3% of ovarian cancer ...

About one in ten women may need surgery for a cyst at some stage in life — usually because it is large, persistent, or causing discomfort ...