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Treatment for ovarian cancer

Preparing for remote appointments

Preparing for remote appointments

Information on how to prepare for remote appointments for those diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2015

Updated: 29th June, 2024

Author: Alice Keane

Surgery for ovarian cancer

Surgery for ovarian cancer

This booklet describes how ovarian cancer is treated using surgery and the different operations carried out to remove the cancer. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2015

Updated: 4th March, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy

Information about the chemotherapy drugs commonly used to treat those who have ovarian cancer. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2015

Updated: 29th June, 2024

Author: Alice Keane

Targeted therapies

Targeted therapies

Information about targeted therapies that can be used to treat ovarian cancer, including how they are used, their risks and benefits and how to access them. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2015

Updated: 24th March, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

Clinical trials

Clinical trials

Information about how clinical trials are conducted and about taking part in trials that test new treatments for ovarian cancer. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2015

Updated: 29th June, 2024

Author: Alice Keane

Getting a second opinion on ovarian cancer diagnosis or treatment

Getting a second opinion on ovarian cancer diagnosis or treatment

If you have been affected by ovarian cancer and are concerned about your diagnosis or the treatment you’ve been recommended, you can request a second opinion through the NHS. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2015

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Treatments for relapsed ovarian cancer

Treatments for relapsed ovarian cancer

Information for those whose ovarian cancer has come back after initial treatment. It describes what further treatments may be available and how to get a second opinion. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2015

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

Secondary surgery for recurrent ovarian cancer

Secondary surgery for recurrent ovarian cancer

Information for people whose ovarian cancer has recurred and who want to find out more about secondary debulking surgery. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2015

Updated: 24th March, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

Stomas

Stomas

Information about stoma surgery, stoma reversal, travelling and exercising with a stoma. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2015

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

End of life care

End of life care

Information about end of life care and what to expect. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2024

Author: Alice Keane

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