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Ovarian Cancer Prevention - WebMD

Web MD — Ovarian cancer cannot be prevented, but you may be able to reduce some of your chances for developing it. Studies have found that the use of a combined estrogen and progestin birth control pill for more than 5 years reduces a woman's risk of ...More…
Home Treatment for Ovarian Cancer - WebMD

Web MD — During medical treatment for any stage of ovarian cancer, there are things you can do at home to help manage the side effects that may be caused by the cancer or its treatment. During medical treatment for any stage of ovarian cancer, there are ...More…
Other Treatment

Web MD — Complementary therapies alone are not a substitute for the standard treatment recommended for ovarian cancer. Before you try any of these therapies, discuss their possible benefits and side effects with your doctor. Complementary therapies alone ...More…
Ovarian Cancer Medication - WebMD

Web MD — Chemotherapy is used to shrink ovarian cancer and slow cancer growth. Chemotherapy is recommended for most women after the initial surgery for ovarian cancer. Different chemotherapy drugs are given in different ways. Some are taken by mouth ...More…
Fallopian Tube Surgery - WebMD

Web MD — Surgery to close or tie off your fallopian tubes will lower risks of ovarian cancer, but you will not be able to become pregnant following this procedure. Your doctor confirms that you have ovarian cancer and determines its extent (or stage) by ...More…
Ovarian Cancer Complementary Therapy - WebMD

Web MD — The choice of treatment and the long-term outcome (prognosis) for women who have ovarian cancer depends on the type and stage of cancer. Your age, overall health, quality of life, and desire to have children (preserve fertility) must also be ...More…
Ovarian Cancer - How does it Spread? - WebMD

Web MD — Ovarian cancer can spread throughout the body. Also, other forms of cancer can spread into the ovaries. Ovarian cancer spreads when cancerous (malignant) cells enter the abdominal cavity. The cancer cells then grow on the peritoneal lining of the ...More…
Ovarian Cancer Exams and Tests - WebMD

Web MD — There are no reliable screening tests for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is confirmed and staged by biopsies that are taken during laparotomy surgery. Some initial exams and tests are done before surgery if ovarian cancer is suspected. These ...More…
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms - WebMD

Web MD — Early stages of ovarian cancer do not produce many symptoms, but later stages produce symptoms such as ongoing cramps, ongoing pain in the pelvis and lower back, abnormal bleeding from the vagina, nausea, loss of appetite and decreased energy ...More…
Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer - WebMD

Web MD — Risk factors of ovarian cancer include a family history of cancer, infertility, use of estrogen, ancestry, and having a large amount of menstrual cycles. A family history. Between 10% and 20% of women with ovarian cancer have a close female ...More…
Topotecan IV

Web MD — This medication is used to treat cancer of the ovaries or lungs when other treatments have not been successful. It is also used with another medication (cisplatin) to treat cancer of the cervix. The dosage is based on your medical condition, body ...More…
Gemcitabine IV

Web MD — Gemcitabine is used alone or with other treatments/medications to treat certain types of cancer (e.g., breast, lung, pancreas). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. This drug may also be used to ...More…

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