Ovarian cancer
There is more than one type of ovarian cancer, but teenagers are most likely to be affected by germ cell tumours. These start in the cells of the ovary that make the eggs. Germ cells are a normal part of the ovaries, and the cause of ovarian cancer is not known.
The most common symptoms are pain or swelling in your tummy, feeling bloated, needing to pee more often, and irregular periods. Ovarian cancer and treatment can sometimes lead to infertility.
Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed through blood tests, ultrasound and CT scans. Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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