Ovarian cancer

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• Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries. It mostly affects women over the age of 50.
• It can affect anyone who has ovaries.
• The ovaries are 2 small organs that store the eggs needed to make babies.
• Sometimes ovarian cancer runs in families.
• The symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as bloating, are not always obvious.
• Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late, but early diagnosis can mean it is more treatable.
• You can still get ovarian cancer if you've had your ovaries removed because it can also affect your fallopian tubes, or the lining inside your tummy (peritoneum).