An annual pelvic exam is your best preventive measure for this type of cancer. Ultrasound and a blood test called CA125 can help detect ovarian cancer. Your risk of getting ovarian cancer increases if your mother, sister or other close blood relative has had the disease. If you are at high risk for ovarian cancer, ask your health care provider about having a yearly ultrasound of your ovaries. There are many effective treatments for cancer.
New treatments are continually under development.
Do not let fear keep you from having annual exams or prevent you from acting on your concerns. Trust your feelings and your instincts. Breast Cancer American women have a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer at some time in their lives. The majority of breast cancers occur after menopause and the risk increases with age. Breast cancers that develop after menopause are usually less aggressive than cancers that develop earlier.