National Cancer Institute
at the National Institutes of Health
Treatment
- Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of ovarian epithelial cancer. - Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of ovarian germ cell tumors. - Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of ovarian low-malignant potential tumors. - Drugs Approved for Ovarian Cancer
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ovarian cancer. The list includes generic names, brand names, and common drug combinations, which are shown in capital letters. The drug names link to NCI's Cancer Drug Information summaries. - Combining Chemotherapy with Bevacizumab Improves Outcomes for Ovarian Cancer Patients
Results from two phase III randomized clinical trials suggest that, at least for some patients with ovarian cancer, adding the antiangiogenesis agent bevacizumab to chemotherapy increases the time to disease progression and may improve survival. - For Women with BRCA Mutations, Prophylactic Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk
Prophylactic surgery to remove the breasts and ovaries is an effective way to reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer among women with inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, according to one of the largest prospective studies on the subject to date. - NCI Clinical Announcement on
Intraperitoneal Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
A collection of links to materials relating to the January 5, 2006, clinical announcement from the National Cancer Institute, concerning evidence in support of intraperitoneal therapy for ovarian cancer. - Angiogenesis Inhibitors
A fact sheet that describes the process of eliminating the blood supply to tumors. Lists the cancers in which this approach is being tested. - Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
A fact sheet that explains the step-by-step procedures of two types of transplantations used with high-dose chemotherapy, including their risks and benefits. - Metastatic Cancer
A fact sheet about metastasis, the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. Discusses the diagnosis and treatment of cancer that has spread.