Ovarian Cancer

Disease Information

What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian epithelial cancer is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It begins in the tissue that covers the ovaries. This information is not about ovarian germ cell tumors or other types of ovarian cancer. To find out more about all types of of ovarian cancer, please visit the National Cancer Institute Web site or ask your cancer care team about your individual situation.