When you first hear the word ‘ovarian cancer,’ life can feel like it has suddenly shifted, bringing challenges and decisions you never imagined facing.
But here’s a question for you: if ovarian cancer is rising so fast, don’t you want to know why?
Here’s the truth: ovarian cancer is now the third most common cancer among women in India. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reports an incidence rate of 6.8 per 1,00,000 women. That may look small, but in India’s population, it means thousands of new cases every year. Sadly, most are found late. Too late.
So what’s going on? Doctors point to poor diet, less exercise, delayed pregnancies (after the age of 35 years), and longer life spans. And awareness? Still very low. Many women confuse early signs with stomach issues. Could that happen to you?
