Munasarjasyövän
Munasarjasyöpä, known in English as ovarian cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. It is the eighth most common cancer among women worldwide. While it can occur at any age, it is most frequently diagnosed in women over the age of 50. The exact cause of ovarian cancer is not fully understood, but risk factors include genetics, early menarche, late menopause, and never having been pregnant.
There are several types of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of cell in the ovary where
Diagnosis typically involves a pelvic exam, imaging tests like ultrasound or CT scans, and blood tests, particularly