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Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

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Surgery is the preferred treatment and is often needed to diagnose ovarian cancer. Studies have shown that surgery performed by a specialist in gynecologic oncology results in a higher cure rate. Chemotherapy is used as after surgery to treat any remaining disease. Chemotherapy ...More »

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Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure where harmless, high-frequency sound waves are projected into the abdomen. These waves reflect off of the internal structures and c...  More »
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Computed tomography (also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical stru...  More »
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More »
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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a usual h...  More »
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography. See also: C...  More »
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More »
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A medical procedure used to diagnose a condition. Most biopsies involve taking a small piece of skin or muscle under a local anesthetic. When the cells to be analyz...  More »
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Exploratory Laparotomy With Biopsy
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CA-125 is a test used to evaluate ovarian cancer treatment. CA-125 is a protein that is found more in ovarian cancer cells than in other cells. This protein enters ...  More »
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog...  More »
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.  More »
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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman's uterus. It may be done through an incision (cut) in either the abdomen (belly) or the vagina.  More »
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Debulking of Tumor
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Unilateral oophorectomy (also called an ovariectomy) is the surgical removal of an ovary. If one ovary is removed, a woman may continue to menstruate and have child...  More »
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Removal of Pelvic Lymph Nodes
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs. This article ...  More »
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.  More »
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External Beam Radiotherapy
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Intravenous chemotherapy
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Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
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CISPLATIN (SIS pla tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat man...  More »
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PACLITAXEL (PAK li TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat ...  More »
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TOPOTECAN (TOE poe TEE kan) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer.  More »
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CARBOPLATIN (KAR boe pla tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to tre...  More »
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More »
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GEMCITABINE (jem SIT a been) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and ova...  More »
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ETOPOSIDE, VP-16 (e toe POE side) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat small cell lung cancer and other cancers.  More »
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LIPOSOMAL DOXORUBICIN (LIP oh som al dox oh ROO bi sin) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat many kinds of cancer like Kaposi's sarcoma, mult...  More »
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HYDROXYUREA (hye drox ee yoor EE a) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat certain leukemias, skin cancer, head...  More »
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ALTRETAMINE (al TRET a meen) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat ovarian cancer.  More »
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.

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