CARCINOMA OF THE OVARY Definition In developed countries, women have a lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer of about 1.4%, which is slightly greater than the risk of cervical or endometrial cancers, but well below the 7y average risk of breast cancer 2003-10-27 Ovarian cancer2003-10-27 Ovarian Cancer 3 Definition In developed countries，women have a lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer of about 1.4%，which is slightly greater than the risk of cervical or endometrial cancers, but well below the 7% average risk of breast cancer． CARCINOMA OF THE OVARY