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Facts about Ovarian Cancer

  • Most ovarian growths in women under age 30 are benign, fluid-filled cysts.
  • There are several types of ovarian cancer.
  • The treatment of ovarian cancer depends on the stage of the disease and the age and health of the woman.

Ovarian Cancer Statistics

  • Each year, more than 22,000 women in the United States learn they have ovarian cancer.
  • About 1 in every 70 women in the United States will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime.
  • Most cases occur in women over the age of 50, but it can also affect younger women.
  • Ovarian cancer is more common in white women than in black women.

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