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Where are the ovaries? what exactly is ovarian cancer?

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See below: Ovaries are in the pelvis if a woman, one on either side of uterus/vagina. See picture on the right. See this site for information on ovarian cancer. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cancer/basics/definition/CON-20028096

Answered 12/22/2014

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