Abstract

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the ovaries, which are part of the female reproductive system. The ovaries are responsible for producing eggs and hormones like oestrogen and progesterone. When cells in the ovaries mutate and grow uncontrollably, they can form tumours and spread to other parts of the body, potentially becoming cancerous. There are several types of ovarian cancer, with epithelial ovarian cancer being the most common. This type starts in the cells on the surface of the ovary. Other less common types include germ cell tumors, which begin in the cells that form eggs, and stromal tumours, which develop in the hormone-producing cells of the ovary