Ovarian Cancer Articles A-Z
This page of the eMedTV website offers statistics regarding the 5-year ovarian cancer survival rate, as well as the overall survival rate based on age and race. It also lists factors that affect the survival rate, such as the type of ovarian cancer.
Common ovarian cancer symptoms may include nausea, constipation, and abnormal weight gain or loss. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other symptoms of the disease and explains the danger in overlooking possible symptoms.
This eMedTV article describes each type of ovarian cancer treatment in detail -- surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. It also discusses the risk of side effects and the importance of followup visits once treatment is complete.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment by Stage
This page of the eMedTV website provides a detailed look at ovarian cancer treatment by stage for the three types of ovarian cancer: ovarian epithelial cancer, ovarian germ cell cancer, or low malignant potential ovarian cancer.