What is ovarian cancer? How to identify, learn from a doctor way of avoiding this deadly disease

World Ovarian Cancer Day 2025: Cancer is a fatal disease, which has a number of millions of people every year. When the cells in any part of the body start growing in an abnormal way, then they turn into cancer. Cancer can occur in any part of the body. Women are more at risk of some cancer. Among them is an ovarian cancer, which makes women its prey. This is a very deadly cancer, due to which a large number of women lose their lives. World Ovarian Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 8 May. On this special occasion, doctors will know how to detect this disease and what are the ways to avoid it.

Dr. Dimple Bordoloi, head of Laparoscopic Gynecology Department of Mash Manas Hospital, Noida, told News18 That ovarian cancer is a fatal cancer in women. It is also called ovary cancer. When the cells in the ovaries increase in an abnormal way, then this cancer starts. In the early stage, ovarian cancer occurs without symptoms, but later symptoms such as stomach swelling, abdominal pain, abnormal changes in periods, changes in weight, changes in urine or stool routine, constipation, fatigue and dizziness. However, these symptoms appear in the third or fourth stage.

The doctor said that the exact cause of ovarian cancer has not been detected yet, but some factors can increase its risk. The risk of ovarian cancer increases with aging. Even if a woman has a family history of this cancer, it is more at risk. Hormonal therapy and genetic mutation also increases the risk of this fatal disease. If this cancer is detected in the initial stage, then it can be controlled through treatment. Many treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy are available, which can provide relief from this cancer.

Dr. Priya Bansal, Consultant of Gynecology Oncosergary Department of Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida told That ovarian cancer is more at risk of death, as this cancer is often detected in stage 3 or stage 4. Initially there are no symptoms, due to which it is not detected. If a woman has a overeine cancer detect in stage 3, then her chances of living the next 5 years are just 40%. The chances of living a few years in stage 4 are less than 20%. In such a situation, the sooner you are able to detect this cancer, the more likely to live.

Which women are at high risk of ovarian cancer? Dr. Priya said that women who do not have children are more at risk of ovarian cancer. People with factories such as endometriosis or complex ovarian mass, breast cancer or ovarian cancer is more at risk of this fatal disease. To avoid this, women should follow healthy lifestyle and keep good food. Apart from this, regular checkup should be done. Some research has shown that using oral contraceptives can also reduce the risk of ovarian.