The ovaries are what is needed to make babies. They are two small organs that store the eggs. Ovarian cancer is when abnormal cells in the ovary start to grow in an uncontrollable way. This then forms a tumour if this is not caught early and can spread to other areas of the body. It can affect women of any age and can run in families. Around 7,400 women in the UK are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year.ÌýÌý
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Macmillan Cancer Support have got information about the different types of ovarian cancer and lots of other useful information available on their website:Ìý Ìý
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
