India, Oct. 1 -- As the name suggests, ovarian cancer is the growth of cancerous cells in the ovaries. The disease is often diagnosed late because it typically causes symptoms only in the later stages, according to the Cleveland Clinic website.

However, gynaecologic oncologist Dr Parminder Kaur shared with HT Lifestyle that the misconceptions surrounding ovarian cancer can further delay diagnosis and treatment. Understanding the facts is important for a timely medical evaluation.

Dr Kaur went on to debunk eight popular myths surrounding the disease. They are presented as follows.

Fact: While the risk of ovarian cancer increases with age, it can also occur in younger women. "Germ cell malignant tumours, a type of ovarian cancer, are mor...