Borderline Ovarian Tumours
Borderline Ovarian Tumours are a condition distinct from ovarian cancer but have considerable overlap in regards to symptoms, diagnosis, staging and surgery. A diagnosis of borderline tumours can increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer in the future.
Further information:
Patient Information:
Overcome UK Booklet on Borderline Tumours
An interview with US Rare Ovarian Tumour expert Dr Gershenson discussing the shift from considering borderline tumours as cancer, to their own distinct entity (also includes a discussion on low-grade serous carcinoma, the cancer which can develop from serous borderline tumours):
New Zealand Facebook Group for Surgical Menopause (set up by a NZ Borderline Patient):
NZ information on premature menopause: