World Ovarian Cancer Day 2023: Can Untreated PCOS Lead To Ovarian Cancer?

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World Ovarian Cancer Day is a global awareness campaign celebrated on May 8th to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and its risk factors. It is one of the most deadly gynaecological cancers and is often diagnosed in advanced stages, making it difficult to treat. Through awareness, education, and advocacy, we can work towards improving the lives of women with ovarian cancer and ultimately finding a cure.

While the exact cause of ovarian cancer is unknown, there has been a debate on the topic of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. We spoke to Dr Asha Dalal, Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, who provided us insights about the same.