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Introduction
Ovarian cancer is a malignant disease occurs in the ovaries. This year, about 14,600 people will be diagnosed with this malignancy. The diagnosis of ovarian cancer brings with them many questions and a need for clear, understandable answers...

In The Spotlight:

Innovative Treatment for Metastatic Cancers - Find a wealth of clinical information about a new therapeutic agent that may help cancer patients with distant metastasis.

Infertility Drugs Pose No Risk for Ovarian Cancer - Infertile women can be reassured that taking ovulation-stimulating drugs does not appear to put them at greater risk for developing ovarian cancer later in life.

Ovarian Cancer Guide - Get answers of your questions of ovarian cancer from The Cancer Information Network.

Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy: How Cancer Is Diagnosed, Treated, and Managed Day to Day - "This book is a one stop guide to so many things involving therapies that it is hard to know where to start. Cancer patients feel this is the best consumer book out there. Information is in plain English, simple terms, with lots of illustrations."

General

What You Need to Know about Ovarian Cancer - Basic general information provided by National Cancer Institute.

OvCa.net - Website focused on providing resources, information, and hope to ovarian cancer warriors.

American Cancer Society: Ovarian Cancer - Provides information on different types of ovarian cancer for patients and general public.

eMedicine: Ovarian Cancer - Review article prepared for healthcare professions details diagnostic and treatment information on ovarian cancer. This article is highly recommended for motivated patients.

The National Women's Health Information Center: Ovarian Cancer - An easy-to-read article details information about the basics, diagnosis, and treatment of ovarian cancer.

Diagnosis

Stages of Ovarian Cancer - The stage of the ovarian cancer is the most important prognostic factor. Ovarian cancer is staged at surgery.

Ovarian Cancer's Early Warning Symptoms - The symptoms from ovarian cancer are often non-specific. This web page provides a list of possible symptoms caused by ovarian cancer.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer - The early symptoms of ovarian cancer are often subtle and easily confused with symptoms for other disorders.

CA-125 Test - CA 125 test is a blood test that may be helpful in monitoring the status of women with ovarian cancer.

Treatment

How is Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treated (Patients' Version) - The summary from the National Cancer Institute details the treatment information for cancer patients and their caregivers.

How is Ovarian Epithelial Treated (Professional Version) - The summary from the National Cancer Institute details the treatment information for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Innovative Treatment for Metastatic Cancers - Find a wealth of clinical information about a new therapeutic agent that may help cancer patients with distant metastasis.

Clinical Trials for Ovarian Cancer - A list of on-going clinical trials for ovarian cancer treatment provided by the National Cancer Institute.

Center Watch: Cancer Trials for Ovarian Cancer - List of clinical trials provided by different cancer centers according to geographic area. Currently has more than 20 trials available in the United States.

Support

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - An organization built to help everyone battering ovarian cancer - patients, survivors, friends, physicians, and caregivers.

Madeline Kahn battles ovarian cancer - News report from USA Today. Basic information about ovarian cancer is also provided.

Ovacome: UK Ovarian Cancer Support Network - A UK-wide support group for all those concerned with ovarian cancer, involving sufferers, families, friends, care givers and health professionals.

Cancer Forum for Gynecological Cancer - Talk about ovarian cancer and other gynecological malignancy with other patients or caregivers.

Other

National Ovarian Cancer Association - A comprehensive internet source of organized treatment information for advanced ovarian cancer.

Canadian Ovarian Cancer Community - The website of the National Ovarian Cancer Association of Canada. Provides news, diagnostic and treatment information, and discussion groups for ovarian cancer.

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At Face Value: My Struggle With A Disfiguring Cancer - A cancer survivor's story by Terry Healey. Terry was diagnosed with Fibrosarcoma in 1984. He had extensive radiation treatment after "too many surgeries to count," and has been cancer free since 1986.

Cancer Support Group Mailing List - This is a mailing list for general cancer information, include lung cancer.

Financial Assistance for Cancer Care - provides an extensive listing of resources available that may offer financial assistance to help cover costs of cancer care.

	Top 10 Questions after Cancer Diagnosis - Virtual Hospital provides this informative lecture hitting all the major points about diagnosis and treatment.
	Ask a Physician - From Mayo Health - Do you have specific questions or concerns? Click here to ask a specialist, or browse frequently asked questions about cancer.
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