Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumour in one or both ovaries. There are four main types of ovarian cancer, named after the part of the ovary that is affected. Treatment depends on the type of ovarian cancer.

Support for women with ovarian cancer is provided by the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) through its Ovarian Cancer Program.

Follow the links below to find information on ovarian cancer.

Updated March 2009

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Risk Factors and Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
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Links to information about the risk factors, causes and prevention of ovarian cancer.

Treatments for Ovarian Cancer
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Links to information on treatments for ovarian cancer.

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Title:	A glossary of terms covering all asepcts of breast and ovarian cancer
Publisher:	National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)
Description:	A glossary of breast cancer and ovarian cancer terms
Date:	Jan 2009

Title:	Ovarian cancer
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	The four types of ovarian cancer are epithelial, germ cell, sex-cord stromal cell and borderline tumours. Cancer can develop in one or both ovaries. Many women with early stage ovarian cancer have no symptoms. Symptoms of ovarian cancer may include discomfort, bloating or swelling in the abdomen or stomach area (tummy).
Date:	Mar 2008

Title:	Ovarian cancer
Publisher:	The Cancer Council Australia
Description:	Provides information about ovarian cancer including symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Ovarian cancer: what you need to know - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Ovarian cancer is the 8th most common cancer affecting women in Australia.
Date:	Oct 2005

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