How is ovarian cancer treated?

Gynecologic oncologists can perform surgery on and give chemotherapy (medicine) to women with ovarian cancer. Your doctor can work with you to create a treatment plan. Types of Treatment. Treatment for ovarian cancer usually involves a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. Surgery: Doctors remove cancer tissue in an operation. read more

If you are facing ovarian cancer, we can help you learn about the treatment options and possible side effects, and point you to information and services to help you in your cancer journey. read more

Ovarian cancer is treated depending on the size of the tumor and stage of the cancer. You may need more than one of the following: Surgery may be needed to remove one or both of your ovaries. Chemotherapy medicines are used to kill cancer cells. Radiation is used to kill cancer cells and to shrink the tumor or tumors with x-rays or gamma rays. read more