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Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

From , former About.com Guide

Updated December 14, 2003

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Traditional Ovarian Cancer Treatments

  • treatment is personalized for each woman according to various factors including the extent to which ovarian cancer has spread

  • surgery to stage (or determine extent of) ovarian cancer

  • hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy is likely

  • chemotherapy

  • radiation therapy

Young women who still desire children and who have certain types of early ovarian cancer confined to one ovary may be able to have only the diseased ovary removed.

Alternative Ovarian Cancer Treatments

  • N/A

What are the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer?

Visit our Women's Health Symptoms Guide Index for more information about ovarian cancer and other women's health conditions.

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Remember it is always your choice to seek a second opinion if you are uncomfortable or have any unanswered questions about the treatment recommended by your health care provider.

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