Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Definition of ovarian cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Most ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial cancers (cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg cells). Fallopian tube cancer and primary peritoneal cancer are similar to ovarian epithelial cancer and are staged and treated the same way.
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Information related to prevention, genetics, and risk factors
- Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Screening and Testing
Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures
- Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
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Coping
Information about managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment
Clinical Trials
Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data
Research and Related Information
Includes NCI-supported research, funding opportunities, and special reports
Statistics
Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival
