Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatments

Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer

At your annual checkup and pelvic exam, your doctor will perform a Pap smear, a physical exam, and ask about your medical history. if the pelvic exam reveals abnormalities, your doctor may perform or order the following:

• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Lower GI series or barium enema
• Biopsy
• Blood tests

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Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

The goal of treatment is to eliminate all cancer from your body. If that is not possible, treatment aims to extend your comfort by removing or killing as much cancer as possible. You should talk to your doctor at every stage of treatment to find out how best to manage the effects of your tumor and treatment. Ovarian Cancer Treatments may involve the following:

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Surgery
• Medications
• Lifestyle changes to manage ovarian cancer
• Other treatments