"Why Ovarian Cancer Remains a Silent Threat — and How Science Is Fighting Back"
Why Ovarian Cancer Remains a Silent Threat — and How Science Is Fighting Back I. The Silent Nature of Ovarian Cancer and Why It’s Called a “Silent Killer” Ovarian cancer is often referred to as a “silent killer.” That term doesn’t exist for dramatic effect — it reflects a deeply troubling reality: many women with ovarian cancer show no obvious symptoms until the disease has advanced significantly. National Academies Press+2The Times of India+2 There are a few reasons for this secrecy of appearance. First, the ovaries are deep inside the pelvis, hidden behind other organs. Small tumors or early-stage disease often cannot be felt in routine physical exams. The Times of India+2PubMed+2 Second, the early symptoms — when they do appear — are vague, subtle, and nonspecific. Many of them overlap with common, benign conditions like indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary tract issues, stress, or normal age-related changes. Symptoms such as bloating, mild abdominal discomfort, pelvic pai...