There are mainly 4 stages of ovarian cancer. Stage 1 is the starting phase and Stage 4 is the most critical stage where the cancerous condition spreads to the other parts of the body.
The stages of ovarian cancer range from 1 to 4 in which 1 stands for the minimum one and the 4 stands for the most critical stage.
Stage 1 - In this stage, cancer cells are detected in one or both of the ovaries. Here, the cancer does not spread to the other parts of the body.
Stage 2 - In this stage, cancer cells are found in one or both of the ovaries. Cancer cells spread to fluid present in the abdomen as well.
Stage 3 - Here, the cancer cells spread from the ovaries to the pelvis as well. It can also be found outside liver.
Stage 4 - In this critical stage, the cancer spreads to the other organs of the body which includes lungs, spleen as well as liver.
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Signs and Symptoms of ovarian cancer includes vaginal bleeding, increased feeling of pressure and pain in abdomen and lower pain.
Causes of ovarian cancer include familial history, reproductive history, age, and usage of birth control pills.
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