MOCA MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE

Understanding Ovarian Cancer

Of the three types of ovarian cancer, epithelial cancer — which forms on the surface of the ovaries — is by far the most common.

Assessing Your Risk

Having one or more of these risk factors doesn’t mean that you’re sure to develop ovarian cancer, but your risk may be higher than that of the average woman.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Certain symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population.

How It’s Diagnosed

If preliminary tests suggest you may have ovarian cancer, your doctor may recommend surgery to confirm the diagnosis.

How It’s Treated

Here’s an overview of ovarian cancer treatments and their side effects, what happens after treatment, and questions to ask your doctor.

New Treatment Research

Many women think of clinical trials as an option only after other treatments have failed, but equally important trials are available for women earlier in their fight against ovarian cancer.

Survivor Stories

Many ovarian cancer survivors have shared their stories with MOCA so that women diagnosed with the disease can have a better sense of what to expect.