India, Sept. 11 -- The myths and misconceptions attached to ovarian cancer often lead to misdiagnosis and confusion. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pushpinder Gulia, director, surgical oncology and robotic surgery, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram debunked some of the common myths about ovarian cancer and shared the facts. Also read | Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. Focusing on these 4 symptoms can help with diagnosis

Fact: While the risk does increase with age, ovarian cancer is not exclusive to women in their 50s or 60s. Younger women, even those in their 20s and 30s, can develop certain subtypes, such as germ cell or stromal tumors. Doctors emphasize that persistent symptoms in younger women should not be dismissed outright.

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