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Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is considered a silent cancer because it has few symptoms in its earlier stages. By using the Ovarian Cancer Web Guide, you can learn about ovarian cancer, how it develops, risk factors and ovarian cancer treatment, and find advice on living after cancer.

What Is Ovarian Cancer?

Ovarian cancer is often not detected until it has progressed beyond the early stages, making it harder to treat in many cases. Fortunately, now there is much information available online to help women learn what ovarian cancer is and possibly recognize the symptoms early.

Insights for Ovarian Cancer

  • Be sure that the sites you visit are reputable and dependable when doing health research. Check the "About Us" sections and when the sites were last updated. Try to find the most recent information rather than relying on older findings.
  • It isn't unusual to see the topic of ovarian cancer linked to breast cancer. To learn more about breast cancer, see our Breast Cancer Web Guide.

Top Sites for Ovarian Cancer

For a general overview of ovarian cancer...
MedlinePlus has an interactive tutorial on the basics of ovarian cancer. A video explains what ovarian cancer is and what some causes may be. It is also available in Spanish, and in a text-only version.
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American Cancer Society provides an overview of the ovaries, cancerous and noncancerous tumors of the ovaries and more.
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For ovarian cancer risk factors ...
Johns Hopkins Pathology covers the basic information about ovarian cancer, including who is at risk and what kinds of treatment are available.
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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition helps you determine whether you're at risk for ovarian cancer.
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For those who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer...
Cancerfacts.com has a list of questions to consider asking your doctor if you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The questions cover topics relating to diagnosis, treatment options and clinical trials.
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To debunk some myths about ovarian cancer... 
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center reviews myths about ovarian cancer and has a glossary of terms.
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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be very subtle and easily confused with other physical problems, ... read more »

Ovarian Cancer Risk

Unlike some cancers, ovarian cancer does not have many modifiable risks. That being said, there are ... read more »

Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment usually involves any or all of the following: chemotherapy, radiation therapy and ... read more »

Ovarian Cancer Support

The Internet provides the opportunity to connect with people all over the country who can empathize ... read more »

Ovarian Cancer Survivors

As an ovarian cancer survivor, you have different needs and concerns than a person ... read more »

Ovarian Cancer Research

Get the most recent news on ovarian cancer research, as well as sites to help you ... read more »

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