Ovarian Cancer

The Ovarian Cancer topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancers that originate in ovarian tissue.

Most ovarian cancers are caused by genetic mutations, although lifestyle and environment also play a role. Risk factors include family history (mother, aunt, grandmother, or sister), inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations and other genetic conditions (like Lynch syndrome), endometriosis, overweight/obesity, post-menopausal status, hormone replacement history, or nulliparity.