A malignant growth in the ovary that is likely to spread to other body pasts and threaten life. It affects females of all ages, but is most common after age 50. There are many different types of ovarian cancer.
Epithelial tumors account for the majority and are the most aggressive.
Other ovarian cancers are slow growing, or metastasized from a cancer elsewhere in the body. Frequently no symptoms occur until the tumor becomes large. Irregular menstrual periods. Excessive hair growth. Unexplained weight loss.