Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the reproductive glands that produce eggs.
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Our goal at PEN is to provide easy-to-understand information about your cancer journey so you feel comfortable with new terms and empowered to take part in decisions about your care. Visit these links for general information about ovarian cancer. Please talk to your medical team to make decisions that apply to your specific situation.
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SaveOvarian Cancer Programs
Tools to help you feel activated and connect with resources to overcome barriers to accessing care.
Topics:
- Understanding Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer Testing and Treatment
- [ACT]IVATED Ovarian Cancer Resources
Provides ovarian cancer patients with key information to help them understand their role, empowering them to engage in their care and treatment decisions
Topics:
- Understanding Your Role in Ovarian Cancer Care
- COLLABORATE Ovarian Cancer Resources
- Comprender su Papel en su Cuidado del Cáncer de Ovario
- COLLABORATE Ovarian Cancer Spanish Resources
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes oncology, DECODE empowers cancer patients and families with clear, practical insights into AI and other emerging healthcare technologies, breaking down how these innovations are transforming cancer care and helping them navigate AI-driven advancements with confidence.
Components:
- Podcasts
- Downloadable Resource Guides
Understand testing and screening options that can evaluate your risk or lead to an early diagnosis in a more treatable stage of disease.
Topics:
- Understanding Ovarian Cancer Screening and Detection
- Tips and Advice for Ovarian Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy
- Ovarian Cancer Research Developments
- DETECT Ovarian Cancer Resources
Aims to provide digital literacy skills training with a series of easy-to-follow video modules, coupled with resource guides to educate you on technology and online support tools.
Helps women living with cancer understand the impact on their overall health, including fertility, hormones and sexual wellbeing while enabling informed conversations with their healthcare team about potential options and support.
Will help you understand the importance of essential biomarker testing before key decisions are made in your care—including following a reoccurrence.
Topics:
- Understanding Testing in Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer Treatment Decisions
- Tools for Ovarian Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy
Information on completing cancer care with actionable steps to engage in key discussions and plan for life after treatment.
Topics:
- Understanding Survivorship
- Advice for Future and Follow-Up Care
Focuses on wellness during cancer treatment and post cancer treatment.
Topics:
- Lifestyle
- Diet and Healthy Eating
- Supportive Care
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