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Information booklets and guides

Getting a diagnosis

Getting a diagnosis

Information about the symptoms of ovarian cancer, investigative tests, what happens if you are diagnosed and genetic testing. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Understanding your diagnosis

Understanding your diagnosis

Information about the stages of ovarian cancer and a glossary of medical terms. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Treatment for ovarian cancer

Treatment for ovarian cancer

Information about chemotherapy, surgery, targeted therapies and clinical trials. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Side effects of ovarian cancer and treatment

Side effects of ovarian cancer and treatment

Information about surgical menopause, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, hair loss, lymphoedema and more. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Having a less common type of ovarian cancer

Having a less common type of ovarian cancer

Information about the rarer types of ovarian tumour. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Emotional support

Emotional support

Information and support around anxiety, intimacy and talking to family and friends about your diagnosis. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Beyond treatment

Beyond treatment

Booklets and guides to support you with returning to work, travel abroad, managing your diet and exercise. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

If your care needs increase

If your care needs increase

Information about palliative treatment and services, helping you to make the choices that are right for you. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2023

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

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