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What Are the Treatments for Ovarian Cancer?

Understanding treatment options, goals, and what to expect is essential for achieving the best possible outcome in ovarian cancer. Factors that may influence your treatment options include:

  • Overall health and any co-existing conditions
  • Test results, including biomarker testing
  • Stage and extent of disease
  • Genetic factors
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Options
  • Surgery: Removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and sometimes the uterus (hysterectomy).
  • Chemotherapy: Drug treatment to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.
  • Targeted Therapy: Uses drugs that specifically attack cancer cell mechanisms.
  • Immunotherapy: Utilizes the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells.
  • Hormone Therapy: Blocks hormones that can fuel certain ovarian cancers.

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Ovarian Cancer Treatment & Clinical Trials Programs
These programs will guide you through treatment options, goals, and expectations, helping to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

[ACT]IVATED

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 

COLLABORATE

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 

DETECT

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 

INSIST!

Will help you understand the importance of essential biomarker testing before key decisions are made in your care—including following a recurrence.​​

Topics:

  • Understanding Testing in Ovarian Cancer 
  • Ovarian Cancer Treatment Decisions 
  • Tools for Ovarian Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy 

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