Ovarian Cancer Metastasis: Common Sites & Understanding Spread

The most common sites of metastasis in ovarian cancer are:

- Peritoneum: The peritoneum is the thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs within it. Ovarian cancer can spread to the peritoneum through direct extension or through the lymphatic system.

- Omentum: The omentum is a fatty apron that hangs down from the stomach and covers the intestines. Ovarian cancer can spread to the omentum through direct extension or through the lymphatic system.

- Lymph nodes: Ovarian cancer can spread to the lymph nodes in the pelvis, abdomen, and chest.

- Lungs: Ovarian cancer can spread to the lungs through the bloodstream.

- Liver: Ovarian cancer can spread to the liver through the bloodstream.

- Brain: Ovarian cancer can spread to the brain through the bloodstream.

- Other sites: Ovarian cancer can also spread to other sites in the body, such as the skin, bones, and gastrointestinal tract.