Most ovarian cancers are epithelial ovarian cancer, which starts in the epithelial cells, the outer layer of the ovary. Many epithelial ovarian cancers start in the fallopian tubes, which connect the ovaries to the womb (uterus).
Epithelial ovarian cancer is more common in women over 50 years of age.
Other types of ovarian cancer include borderline ovarian cancer, which tends to affect younger women, and ovarian germ cell tumours and stromal tumours which are both very rare.
Advanced (metastatic) ovarian cancer means that cancer cells have spread in the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other areas of the pelvis, or to tissues and organs outside the pelvis.
With all types of ovarian cancer, there is plenty of treatment and support that can help you.
Read about types of ovarian cancer.