Treatments for Ovarian Cancer
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Ricker Polsdorfer, MD The primary treatment for ovarian cancer is surgery. The goal of treatment is to remove as much of the cancer as possible, while preserving the ovaries and their function. The treatment plan will often involve a combination of approaches based on the characteristics of the cancer, woman's age, general health, and prognosis. Comfort measures can be provided if the cancer is in advanced stages. Talk to your doctor before treatment if:
It is recommended that ovarian cancer treatment is done in a hospital that specializes in gynecologic cancers. Your healthcare team will include doctors, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals. It is important to maintain contact with your medical team, adhere to recommended treatment, and go to any recommended appointments for best outcomes possible. Ovarian cancer treatment includes: Existing treatment protocols have been established and continue to be modified through clinical trials. These research studies are essential to determine whether or not new treatments are both safe and effective. Since highly effective treatments for many cancers remain unknown, numerous clinical trials are always underway around the world. You may wish to ask your doctor if you should consider participating in a clinical trial. You can find out about clinical trials at the https://clinicaltrials.gov website.
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