23/09/2026
Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer, and more women die from it each year than from cervical and uterine cancer combined (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists & Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2017). Part of what makes it so serious is timing. When it's caught early, survival rates are significantly higher, but early stage disease often produces few noticeable symptoms, so many cases aren't found until later.
Certain factors can raise your risk, including being over 60, having a family history of ovarian, breast, or colorectal cancer, carrying a BRCA gene mutation, or having endometriosis (Cleveland Clinic, 2026). Having one or more of these doesn't mean you'll develop ovarian cancer, but it does mean it's worth talking to your OB-GYN about your personal risk and how often you should be checked.
This September, take the first step. Book a check-up with at GAIA to talk about ovarian cancer prevention and care.
References:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, & Society of Gynecologic Oncology. (2017). Committee Opinion No. 716: The role of the obstetrician–gynecologist in the early detection of epithelial ovarian cancer in women at average risk. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 130(3), e146–e149. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28832487/
Cleveland Clinic. (2026, June 11). Ovarian cancer. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4447-ovarian-cancer
