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Ovarian cancer treatment

Treatment for ovarian cancer usually involves a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. Find out about treatment options for ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is most common in women aged over 50. Find out about the different types and the symptoms, which can be difficult to recognise.

Living with ovarian cancer

Many women with ovarian cancer will have major surgery and will usually stay in hospital for up to a week after surgery for ovarian cancer. Learn how to manage with ovarian cancer.

Just diagnosed with ovarian cancer

If you just diagnosed with ovarian cancer your doctor will explain the treatment options to you.for ovarian cancer usually involves a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. Find out about treatment options for ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer symptoms

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be difficult to recognise, particularly in the early stages of the disease. Find out about ovarian cancer symptoms.

Ovarian cancer diagnosis

A physical examination for ovarian cancer involves checking for any lumps or masses and doing an internal examination. Find out about how ovarian cancer is diagnosed.

What causes ovarian cancer?

There is no screening test for ovarian cancer. Learn more about the potential causes of, and risk factors for, this disease.

Recovering from ovarian cancer surgery

Many women with ovarian cancer will have major surgery and will usually stay in hospital for up to a week after surgery for ovarian cancer. Learn how to manage with ovarian cancer.

Help at home and working with ovarian cancer

There are a number of sources of practical support and help at home available for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Learn how to get help at home when diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer and financial support

There are a number of practical things to think about like the cost of treatment and support, travel and accommodation costs, or childcare.Learn more about cost and some support schemes when diagnosed with ovarian cancer.