Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries – the two small organs that store the eggs in a female reproductive system. It can affect anyone who has ovaries. You can still get ovarian cancer if you have had your ovaries removed as it can also affect the fallopian tubes, or the lining inside your stomach (peritoneum).
IN OUR REGION
In the North West rates for ovarian cancer are 17% higher than the national average. On a county level, Cumbria’s rates are a huge 41% higher, Merseyside 26%, Cheshire 19% and Greater Manchester 10% all above the national average.
North Wales landscape is similar, with 13% higher rates than the national benchmark. On a county level Anglesey is at 32%, Conwy at 30%, Denbighshire at 18% and Gwynedd at 17% all above the national average.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms include frequently (roughly 12 or more times a month) having:
Other symptoms may include:
CAUSES
The risk of developing ovarian cancer increases with age. More than half of all UK cases are women aged 65 or over. You can still get ovarian cancer if you have had your ovaries removed as it can also affect the fallopian tubes, or the lining inside your stomach (peritoneum).
You may have a higher chance of getting ovarian cancer if you:
TREATMENT
Treatment for ovarian cancer depends on the size of the cancer, where it is, if it has spread, and your general health.
The main treatments are surgery and chemotherapy. Other treatments include targeted medicines and hormone treatments.
If you have any concerns about the signs and symptoms of womb cancer, please visit your GP.
