Review on Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a deadly gynecologic cancer, often diagnosed late due to vague symptoms, leading to poor survival, but improved treatments like surgery, platinum chemo, and targeted drugs (PARP inhibitors, bevacizumab) are increasing survival, especially with genetic awareness (BRCA mutations). Most cases (90%) are epithelial, primarily high-grade serous, with key risk factors being age, genetics (BRCA1/2), family history, and nulliparity, while oral contraceptives and childbirth reduce risk. Treatment involves cytoreductive surgery and chemotherapy, with maintenance targeted therapies and new approaches for recurrence.