Understanding your diagnosis

Getting an ovarian cancer diagnosis  can be a daunting experience. Here you will find information to help you better understand your diagnosis, including information on each of the stages, an explanation of medical terms you might hear and some important questions you may want to ask during the process.

Stage 1

Information on what stage 1 ovarian cancer is and how it can be treated.

Stage 2

Information on what stage 2 ovarian cancer is and how it can be treated.

Stage 3

Information on what stage 3 ovarian cancer is and how it can be treated.

Stage 4

Information on what stage 4 ovarian cancer is and how it can be treated.

Rarer types of ovarian cancer

Information offering a deeper understanding on the less common types of ovarian cancer.

About the ovaries

Information on the ovaries, including their function and health.

Medical terms explained

A list explaining the medical terms that you might hear during and after your diagnosis.

Questions you can ask

A list of questions you may find useful to ask at different stages of your diagnosis.

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