Cancer types
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer
Epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancers are considered together.
Sources checked · Introductory guide
On this page
Understanding the cancer
This entry focuses on epithelial ovarian cancer.[1]
Before choosing treatment
Review stage and results such as BRCA, and discuss genetic counseling.[2]
How treatment is planned
Care often uses surgery and platinum chemotherapy; maintenance depends on the situation.[1]
Questions for your care team
- Could genetic results affect my maintenance treatment?
Sources and scope
Source documents are in English.
- NCI · Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treatment (opens in a new tab)
- NCI · BRCA Gene Changes (opens in a new tab)
General information based on official public sources. This is not a complete list of uses or side effects. Individual treatment decisions require your care team and current source documents. US-source uses do not establish local approval or reimbursement.