Ovarian cancer, like many cancers, has the potential to spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body. It typically begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary and can spread to nearby tissues and organs. The most common sites to which ovarian cancer spreads include the abdominal cavity, bowels, bladder, and the abdominal lining (also known as the peritoneum). Once it has spread within the abdominal cavity, it can further metastasize to more distant sites such as the liver, lungs, and even bones or brain through the bloodstream. read more >>

Ovarian cancer often spreads early. Because it grows in the tissues covering the ovaries, it can spread easily within the abdominal cavity to the bowels and bladder or the abdominal lining. From there it may travel to other organs in the body, such as the liver or lungs.read more >>