Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ovarian Cancer
The ovaries are the main female reproductive glands, responsible for producing most female sex hormones as well as ova, or eggs. Most women possess two ovaries, although in many cases fertility can be maintained with a single ovary. The ovaries are subject to developing both cysts and tumors of low malignant potential. Although often painful, these growths are usually not concerning for cancer.
There are three main types of malignant ovarian tumors: epithelial cell tumors, germ cell tumors, and stromal tumors. Epithelial cell tumors are by far the most common among ovarian cancers, while stromal tumors make up less than 1% of all ovarian cancer cases.

Types
| Stage 1
The cancer is only present within the ovary and has not invaded any lymph nodes or other organs.
| Stage 2
The cancer has spread to at least one other pelvic organ, such as the bladder or uterus, but not the lymph nodes.
| Stage 3
The cancer has invaded the abdominal lining, the lymph nodes located at the back of the abdomen, or both.
| Stage 4
The cancer has spread outside the abdominal cavity to organs located elsewhere, such as the lungs.
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