Treatment for ovarian cancer
Your treatment depends on where your cancer is, how big it is, whether it has spread anywhere else in your body, and your general health. A team of doctors and other professionals decide on the best treatment and care for you.
Preparing for treatment and life afterwards (prehabilitation)
There are things you can do to help you feel more in control of your health when preparing for treatment. This is called prehabilitation or prehab.
Treatment decisions for ovarian cancer
A team of health professionals decides what treatment you need. This depends on factors such as your cancer stage and grade.
Surgery for ovarian cancer
Most women with ovarian cancer have surgery. Find out about the different types and what happens.
Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
Chemotherapy uses anti cancer drugs to destroy cancer. You might have it after surgery, or both before and after.
Radiotherapy for ovarian cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to kill ovarian cancer cells. You don't often have it for ovarian cancer.
Targeted cancer drugs for ovarian cancer
Targeted cancer drugs change the way that cells work and help the body control the growth of cancer.
Follow up for ovarian cancer
You usually have appointments and tests every few months to begin with. Tests include blood tests, x-rays and scans.
If your ovarian cancer comes back
The main treatment is chemotherapy if your cancer comes back. Some people might have surgery or targeted cancer drugs.
Treating the symptoms of advanced ovarian cancer
You might have treatment to shrink and control your cancer and help you feel better.
Removing abdominal fluid
You might have a build up of fluid in your tummy (abdomen). Your doctor will take a sample of this fluid to check for cancer cells.