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 Cancer Centre [National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)] through its Ovarian Cancer Program.

Follow the links below to find information on ovarian cancer.

Reviewed November 2007

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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:   Ovarian cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There are four main types of ovarian cancer, which mostly affect women over the age of 40.
Date:   Feb 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
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ovarian cancer is the 8th most common cancer affecting women in Australia.
Date:   Oct 2005
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