The Doctor Says

Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late because of its vague symptoms

By DR MILTON LUM
In Malaysia, ovarian cancer is the fourth commonest cancer in women and tenth most common overall. — 123rf.com

The ovaries are two of the female organs adjacent to the uterus.

Their dual functions are the storage of eggs for reproduction and the production of female sex hormones.

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