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OverviewSee All
 Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Overview
The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Learn the basics of ovarian cancer....more
 Ovarian Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about the risk factors for ovarian cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Ovarian cancer often doesn't cause any symptoms until after it has spread outside the ovary. Learn what symptoms it can cause. ...more
 Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Overview
The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Learn the basics of ovarian cancer....more
 Ovarian Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about the risk factors for ovarian cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Ovarian cancer often doesn't cause any symptoms until after it has spread outside the ovary. Learn what symptoms it can cause. ...more
Genetics of Ovarian CancerSee All
 Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome) in Genetics of Ovarian Cancer
The risk for ovarian cancer and skin cancer is increased with basal cell nevus syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. ...more
 Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Cancer in Genetics of Ovarian Cancer
People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines. ...more
 Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome) in Genetics of Ovarian Cancer
The risk for ovarian cancer and skin cancer is increased with basal cell nevus syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. ...more
 Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Cancer in Genetics of Ovarian Cancer
People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines. ...more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ovarian cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests. ...more
 Pelvic Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Read on to learn details about what to expect before, during, and after this scan. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of ovarian cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If initial tests and exams strongly suggest that you have ovarian cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Learn what you need to know when you're newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer....more
 Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ovarian cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests. ...more
 Pelvic Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Read on to learn details about what to expect before, during, and after this scan. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of ovarian cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If initial tests and exams strongly suggest that you have ovarian cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Learn what you need to know when you're newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer....more
Deciding on TreatmentSee All
 Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
Learn about the different types of treatment for ovarian cancer....more
 Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more
 Ovarian Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Learn more about chemo for ovarian cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Surgery is a common part of ovarian cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of surgery for this cancer. ...more
 Hysterectomy in Deciding on Treatment
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system. ...more
 About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute in Deciding on Treatment
Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses medicines made to focus on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal, healthy cells. these medicines attack cancer cells but cause less damage to normal cells. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
Learn about the different types of treatment for ovarian cancer....more
 Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more
 Ovarian Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Learn more about chemo for ovarian cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Surgery is a common part of ovarian cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of surgery for this cancer. ...more
 Hysterectomy in Deciding on Treatment
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system. ...more
 About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute in Deciding on Treatment
Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses medicines made to focus on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal, healthy cells. these medicines attack cancer cells but cause less damage to normal cells. ...more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Questions in Managing Side Effects
Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. Here are some questions to ask your healthcare provider. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Questions in Managing Side Effects
Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. Here are some questions to ask your healthcare provider. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Prevention and ScreeningSee All
 Ovarian Cancer: Risk Factors in Prevention and Screening
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about the risk factors for ovarian cancer. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Risk Factors in Prevention and Screening
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about the risk factors for ovarian cancer. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Ovarian Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the cells in your ovaries or at the end of the fallopian tubes next to an ovary. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Ovarian Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the cells in your ovaries or at the end of the fallopian tubes next to an ovary. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more