<p> Aim And Intended Learning Outcomes </p> <p>The aim of this article is to widen the reader’s knowledge and understanding of ovarian carcinoma.</p> <p>After reading the article, the nurse should be able to:</p> ■ <p>Identify risk factors associated with ovarian carcinoma O Recognise the symptoms of ovarian carcinoma</p> ■ <p>Understand the available screening methods and their limitations in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer</p> ■ <p>Advise women regarding risks and screening methods and assess women’s individual risk of ovarian cancer</p> ■ <p>Understand the stage groupings for ovarian cancer.</p>