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Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer - What it is

What is ovarian cancer?

a comparison between a healthy ovary and one with ovarian cancer

The female reproductive system contains two ovaries on each side of the uterus. The ovaries are where eggs are developed. Ovarian cancer occurs when malignant cell growth affects parts of the ovaries.

What are the different types of ovarian cancer?

There are different types of ovarian cancer classified by the type of cell from which it originates:

  • Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It develops from a type of cell that surrounds the exterior of the ovaries.
  • Germ cell ovarian cancer develops from germ cells that make the eggs.
  • Stromal ovarian cancer develops from connective tissue cells that fill the ovaries.

Ovarian Cancer - Prevalence

How common is ovarian cancer?

In Singapore, ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer among women. Although it usually occurs in post-menopausal women over the age of 50, ovarian cancer can occur in younger women.

Epithelial ovarian cancer usually affects older women, while germ cell ovarian cancer tends to occur more frequently in younger women.

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Claramae Chia Shulyn Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof Claramae Chia Shulyn

Senior Consultant

 MBBS (S'pore), MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edin)

Clinical Interests: Upper Gastrointestinal, Colorectal, Peritoneal-based Malignancies, Sarcoma, Skin & Melanoma, Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal Oncology, General Surgery, Melanoma, Pelvic & Peritoneal, Sarcoma/Skin

Ho Tew Hong Prof

Prof Ho Tew Hong

Emeritus Consultant

FRCOG, FAMS, MRCOG, MMed (O&G), MBBS

Clinical Interests: Gynaecological Oncology

Ong Chin-Ann Johnny Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Ong Chin-Ann Johnny

Senior Consultant

MBBS (S'pore), MRCS (Ed), M Med (Surgery), FRCS (Ed), PhD (Cambridge)

Clinical Interests: Peritoneal-based Malignancies, Sarcoma, Skin & Melanoma, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal Oncology, General Surgery, Gynae-Oncology, Lymphoma (DMO, DRO), Melanoma, Pelvic & Peritoneal, Sarcoma/Skin, Supportive & Palliative Care, Upper Gastrointestinal

Ravichandran Nadarajah  Dr

Dr Ravichandran Nadarajah

Senior Consultant

MBBS (University Malaya), MMed (O&G University Malaya) FRCOG

Clinical Interests: Gynaecological Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Tay Sun Kuie Prof

Prof Tay Sun Kuie

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, FRCOG (UK), MD (Lond), FAMS, MAppLaw

Clinical Interests: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Endometriosis

Ang Xiaohong Joella Dr

Dr Ang Xiaohong Joella

Consultant

MBBS (S'pore), MRCS (Ed), MRCOG (UK), MMed (O&G) (S'pore)                     ​

Seo Chin Jin Dr

Dr Seo Chin Jin

Consultant

Jolene Wong Si Min Clin Asst Prof

Clin Asst Prof Jolene Wong Si Min

Consultant

MBBS, MMED, FRCS Ed (Gen Surg)

Clinical Interests: Peritoneal-based Malignancies, Sarcoma, Skin & Melanoma, Upper Gastrointestinal, Surgery & Surgical Oncology

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