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Ovarian cancer is one of the most common cancers in gynecology. However, the tumor is often only recognized late. © Pond5/Imago
The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age – it often affects women following menopause. You can find out what protective factors there are here.
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Risk & Protective Factors: What Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer, also known as ovarian carcinoma among experts, is a malignant form of cancer in which tumors can develop in one or both ovaries. Although ovarian cancer is relatively unknown, it is the second most common gynecological disease following breast cancer. In Germany, around 7,300 women become ill every year. In most cases, older women who have already gone through menopause are affected. The average age of onset is therefore around 65 years.
24vita.de reveals which risk factors are associated with ovarian cancer and how women can protect themselves.
Ovarian cancer usually develops very quickly. The tumors grow quickly and often destroy the adjacent tissue. It is not uncommon for metastases to occur in other organs. Since the tumors usually do not cause any symptoms in the early stages, in many cases the cancer is only detected late. Regular precautions and good information are therefore particularly important.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions regarding medical conditions.
This article was created using machine assistance and was carefully reviewed by editor Laura Knops before publication.
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