General News
29 May, 2025
Ovarian Cancer fundraiser
The Horsham gathering held at Westside recently was an opportunity to fundraise and to learn more about Ovarian Cancer.
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumour in one or both ovaries.
While there are many types of ovarian cancer the three most common types of ovarian cancer are: the common epithelial type (90% of cases) that arises from the cells on the outside of the ovary; the germ cell type (around 4% of cases) that arises from the cells which produce eggs; and the rare stromal type arising from supporting tissues within the ovary.
It is estimated that 1,805 people were diagnosed with ovarian cancer and serous carcinomas of the fallopian tube in 2024.
The main risk factor for ovarian cancer is getting older. It is most commonly diagnosed in women who are over 50 years of age.
Ovarian cancer can be difficult to diagnose at an early stage, largely because symptoms can be vague and similar to those of other common illnesses.