Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ovarian cancer treatment typically involves surgery and chemotherapy. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific situation.
Seeing Your GP
If you have symptoms that persist for more than 3 weeks, see your GP. They will examine you and may perform a CA125 blood test and arrange an ultrasound scan. If ovarian cancer is suspected, you'll be referred to a gynaecological oncologist within two weeks.
Your Treatment Journey
Tests and Scans
Blood tests (CA125), ultrasound, CT or MRI scans, and possibly a biopsy
Debulking Surgery
Removal of ovaries, fallopian tubes, and any affected tissue
Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Usually 6 cycles of chemotherapy given every 3 weeks
Treatment Options
Surgery
Removing the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and any affected tissue
Possible Side Effects
- • Recovery time 6-8 weeks
- • Potential menopause symptoms
- • Fatigue
Chemotherapy
Usually given after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells
Possible Side Effects
- • Fatigue
- • Nausea
- • Hair loss
- • Neuropathy
- • Increased infection risk
Targeted Therapy
Drugs like PARP inhibitors may be used for certain types of ovarian cancer
Possible Side Effects
- • Fatigue
- • Nausea
- • Low blood counts
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