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
- 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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