OVARIAN CANCERA Snapshot

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Early Diagnosis is CRITICAL

There are

The Progression Of Ovarian Cancer

Epithelial Germ Cell Stromal Cell

new cases of ovarian cancer are expected in the US in 2016

90%

3

5% 5%

main types of Ovarian Cancer...

Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most aggressive form of gynecological cancer and is the fourth most common cause of female cancer death in developed countries.

1 in every 75

1 in every 75 women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime.

Healthy Ovary

Pelvic Discomfort

Inherited Mutations in

the BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes

Obesityp53 Mutations

Urinary Urgency

Abdominal Swelling

Menstrual Changes

Localised Ovarian Cancer

Metastatic Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer rates are highest in women aged

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Sources

Some risk factors include...

Jemal A, et al., Global cancer statistics. CA Cancer J Clin. 2011

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance: www.ovariancancer.org

American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org/cancer/ovariancancer