Florida has one of the highest rates of ovarian cancer in the nation [Video]

Florida has one of the highest rates of ovarian cancer in the nation, and to make matters worse, ovarian cancer is the deadliest form of cancer that affects women. “We wanted to know why she got this,” said Stephanie. Stephanie’s Mother died from ovarian cancer in 2011. “It’s a cancer that originates from the female organs such as the ovary, fallopian tubes or, also, from the peritoneal that’s located in the abdomen and pelvis,” said Dr. Joel Cardenas with Cleveland Clinic Weston.