The most commonly performed ovarian cancer screening test—the bimanual exam—is unlikely to benefit healthy women, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Georgia. UGA's Mark Ebell ...

While not as common as other cancers, ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. It's particularly deadly because, in most cases, by the time it's detected, it's already ...

Ovarian cancer arises when ovary cells mutate, causing them to grow abnormally. While this can trigger a number of bodily responses, a white blood cell count is not a diagnostic tool for ovarian ...

Early symptoms of ovarian cancer can include bloating, cramping, and abdominal swelling. Since many conditions, like fluctuating hormones or digestive irritation, can cause these symptoms, sometimes ...

Ovarian cancer can be deadly because it’s so stealthy. The warning signs are vague. There’s no screening test for women without symptoms, like a mammogram for breast cancer. And it has room to grow in ...

Ovarian cancer accounts for more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer. In 2025, the World Health Organization estimates the disease ...

Ovarian cystic neoplasms are ovarian tumors that have cyst-like qualities. They can include epithelial ovarian tumors and germ cell tumors called teratomas. Ovarian cystic neoplasms can be benign, ...