By the numbers: Ovarian cancer

Up to 25% of ovarian cancers result from inherited mutations in certain genes.
Using birth control pills for five or more years has been associated with a lower chance of getting ovarian cancer.
Five-year survival rate: 49%
About 21,410 women will receive a new diagnosis in 2021.
Women who give birth after age 35 or who have never carried a pregnancy to term have a higher risk.
Half of all ovarian cancers are found in women aged 63 and older.
Some studies suggest that women who breastfeed for one year or more may have a reduced risk.

Source: National Cancer Institute

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