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 carcinomas (cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg cells).
Estimated new cases and deaths from ovarian cancer in the United States in 2012:
See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Ovarian Cancer to learn about ovarian cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
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| Deaths: 15,500 |
See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Ovarian Cancer to learn about ovarian cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
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Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy- Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treatment
[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors Treatment
[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors Treatment
[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Drugs Approved for Ovarian Cancer
- Combining Chemotherapy with Bevacizumab Improves Outcomes for Ovarian Cancer Patients
- Intraperitoneal Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
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Prevention, Genetics, Causes
Information related to prevention, genetics, and risk factors- Ovarian Cancer Prevention
[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
[ health professional ] - Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Ovarian Cancer
- Risk of Ovarian Cancer from Hormone Therapy Confirmed
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cancer
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