What is the risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer?

Most cases of ovarian cancer often occur in women 50 years of age and older; however, this is not always the case, as any woman may be at risk of developing it. Although the cause is not known, there are some factors that may affect the likelihood that a woman will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer [at any age], while others may not.

The problem with ovarian cancer is that most of the time is usually diagnosed in the late stage [stage III or later] after most of the damage has been completed. Also, although early diagnosis of ovarian cancer may be easier to cure, it is unlikely to be cured when stage III or later development occurs [depending on the type of cancer the woman is diagnosed with].

How many different types are there?

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Epithelial ovarian cancer - from

 It is the most common type [about 9 out of every 10 cases], and women 50 years of age and older predominate.

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Germ cell ovarian cancer - from

 Less common [about one in ten cases] and easier to find in a young woman, although it is highly treatable [even in late diagnosis].

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Matrix ovarian cancer - from

 Very rare [resulting in a small number of confirmed cases [5%-8%]], although any woman may be at risk.

What are their risk factors?

Depending on factors such as age [most cases occur at age 50 and above], ovulation factors [the fewer women ovulate, the lower the risk [take birth control pills, give birth to children and breastfeeding - reduce risk]], overweight or Obesity, no child, taking hormone replacement therapy [HRT] or later in the year will increase the risk. However, sterilization and hysterectomy reduce risk factors.

Another important factor that must be considered is the genetics of the women involved [the family history of cancer is very important for risk].

The following statistics are from previously known cases:

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 The lifetime risk of a woman being diagnosed with the disease is 1.37%.

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 The age at risk of middle-aged disease is 63 years old.

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 The average age of onset is between 35 and 54 years old.

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 White women are at higher risk, with 13.3 per 100,000 people.

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 Approximately 92% of women diagnosed in the first phase will survive after 5 years.

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 The average overall survival rate for all ovarian cancers was 45% for a 5-year survival rate [common due to late diagnosis].

Any woman may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, although many individual factors must be considered first before assessing prognosis [life expectancy] and the likelihood of cure. Statistics may vary, depending on which permissions are taken and can only be used as a guide.

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