Where are the best treatments for ovarian cancer?

Treatment for ovarian cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. In general, treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

For early-stage ovarian cancer, surgery is the primary treatment. This may include a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), removal of one or both ovaries, and removal of surrounding lymph nodes. Chemotherapy may also be given after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells.

For more advanced ovarian cancer, chemotherapy is often used as the main treatment. Radiation therapy may also be used to help shrink the tumor before chemotherapy is started.