Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries the part of the female body that produces eggs for reproduction. The ovaries also produce hormones estrogen and progesterone. Though ovarian cancer is not common it causes more deaths than other cancer of the female reproductive system. According to estimates ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. Cancer of the ovary is more common in older women. About half of the cases ovarian cancer are seen in women who are 63 years or older. Early diagnosis can enable better treatment and improve chances for recovery. But