Ovarian cancer, often called the "silent killer", is a type of cancer that originates in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands responsible for producing eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Research has shown that lifestyle modifications, including improved diet and increased exercise, may lower the risk of developing ovarian cancer. New Delhi: The choices we make in our everyday lives can profoundly affect our health and risk for various diseases, including cancer.
Lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are well-documented contributors to the onset and progression of many cancers. Among these, gynaecological cancers are becoming increasingly common and are the focus of extensive study in the field of women’s reproductive health. What is ovarian cancer? In an interaction with News9Live, Dr.
Shishir Shah, Consultant – Surgical Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, Vadodara, explained why ovarian cancer is a silent killer. The expert also spoke about the link between lifestyle and tumour. “Ovarian cancer, often called the “silent killer”, is a type of cancer that originates in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands responsible for producing eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Research has shown that lifestyle modifications, including improved diet and increased exercise, may lower the risk of developing ovarian cancer. Yet, despite these insights, the relationship between lifestyle and ovarian.
