The female reproductive system is fairly complex. Not only is it responsible for giving birth, but it is also responsible for hormonal balance. And according to what we have already known about cancer, is, if a body part is of any use, cancer will find a way to ruin it. Ovarian cancer (OC) is the third most common gynaecological cancer in India.
It is also one of the most lethal cancers for women in the country. There are 47,333 new cases of ovarian cancer per year, placing India as the second-highest country in terms of new ovarian cancer cases globally, based on 2022 statistics. But what is ovarian cancer to begin with?
Ovarian cancer happens when abnormal cells in the ovaries start to multiply and quickly grow out of control. Not only ovaries but cells in the fallopian tubes as well. The cells in question multiply pretty quickly and start to invade and destroy healthy body tissue.
The female reproductive system has two ovaries, one on either side of the uterus. These round, almond-sized organs are responsible for producing eggs and the hormones progesterone and estrogen. When cells in these two organs start growing and multiplying out of control, ovarian cancer happens.