New Delhi, May 20 -- Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries and goes undetected until it has spread, making it one of the more serious cancers in women. It is a silent killer, as the symptoms such as bloating, pelvic pain and frequent urination are ignored by a large number of women.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Salil Patkar, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Medicover Hospitals in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, shared, "Ovarian cancer symptoms are often vague and easily overlooked, which makes early detection difficult. They usually become noticeable only in the later stages, when the disease has already progressed."

He revealed, "Its exact cause is unclear, but risk factors include age, genetics and hormonal factors. Many women lack awa...