Ovarian Cancer Overview

Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing ovarian cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this overview guide can help you find the answers you need. Click on the topics below to get started.

What Is Ovarian Cancer?

• What is cancer?
• What is ovarian cancer?
• How many women get ovarian cancer?

Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

• What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer?
• Can ovarian cancer be prevented?

Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging

• How is ovarian cancer found?
• Staging for ovarian cancer
• Survival rates for ovarian cancer

Treating Ovarian Cancer

• How is ovarian cancer treated?
• Surgery for ovarian cancer
• Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
• Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer
• Treatment of invasive epithelial ovarian cancer
• Treatment for recurrent or persistent ovarian cancer
• Treatment for low malignant potential (LMP) tumors
• Clinical trials for ovarian cancer
• Complementary and alternative therapies for ovarian cancer

Talking With Your Doctor

• Some questions to ask your doctor about ovarian cancer

After Treatment

• What happens after treatment for ovarian cancer?
• Lifestyle changes after ovarian cancer
• How about your emotional health after ovarian cancer
• If treatment for ovarian cancer stops working

What`s New in Ovarian Cancer Research?

• What`s new in ovarian cancer research?

Other Resources and References

• More information about ovarian cancer