Signs And Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer

April 8, 2020
By
Whitney Alexandra

Ovarian cancer occurs in the ovaries, which are two small organs located on the sides of the uterus. They are what produce the eggs that allow women to bear children. Ovarian cancer can develop in three different cells in the ovaries: the epithelial, germ, and stromal cells. The first make up the structure of the ovaries. The germ cells are what turn into egg cells. Finally, stromal cells form the outer layer of the ovaries. Gene mutations are largely responsible for the development of ovarian cancer. Those with a family history of ovarian cancer are most at risk. However, more research needs to be done on this!