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An Overview of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is an umbrella term for a multitude of types of cancer that affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes and primary peritoneal cavity

ovarian cancer

What is ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is an umbrella term for a multitude of different types of cancer that affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the primary peritoneal cavity. The peritoneal cavity, also known as the peritoneum, is a thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers many of the organs inside that cavity.

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