India, May 8 -- Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovary, fallopian tube or peritoneum grow and divide in an uncontrolled way, forming a tumour. This cancer is sometimes difficult to detect because symptoms often don't develop until later stages. Moreover, it can develop and spread throughout your abdomen before it causes any symptoms, making it a deadly disease.

On World Ovarian Cancer Day, to understand the risks of ovarian cancer better and how India is still behind in providing for women suffering from the disease, HT Lifestyle got in touch with Dr Sabine Kapasi, a gynaecologist, CEO at Enira Consulting, Founder of ROPAN Healthcare Pvt Ltd, and UN advisor.

According to Dr Kapasi, ovarian cancer ranks as the third most ...