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Ovarian cancer
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Treatments for ovarian cancer can include:
- surgery
- chemotherapy
- targeted therapy
- radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
- hormonal therapy
- immunotherapy – may be available through clinical trials
- palliative care.
Most people with ovarian cancer have one or more of these treatments. Not all treatments are suitable for every women or every type of ovarian cancer.
Choose the option that best suits your situation
Radiation therapy is a way of treating cancers using X-rays or other types of radiation.
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