Researchers Capture First Signs of Ovarian Cancer Risk

Researchers capture first signs of ovarian cancer risk

Little is known about what causes ovarian cancer, and there is no way to detect it early yet. About 75% of the time when someone is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it has already progressed to stage 3 or stage 4, which means it has spread to other parts of the body.

Mayo Clinic Researchers Identify Early Indicators of Ovarian Cancer Risk

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ovarian cancer remains one of the most insidious and enigmatic malignancies, largely due to the lack of early detection methodologies and limited understanding of its inception. A staggering 75% of ovarian cancer diagnoses occur at advanced stages—stage 3 or 4—when the cancer has already metastasized beyond the ovaries, drastically diminishing treatment efficacy and survival rates. This grim reality persists despite ongoing re…