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Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer, cared for close to home by one team.

Ovarian cancer is usually treated with a combination of surgery and chemotherapy, and increasingly with targeted maintenance therapy guided by your tumor's genetics. Our medical oncologists coordinate your systemic treatment alongside your gynecologic surgeon so the whole plan moves as one.

How we approach it

Chemotherapy and targeted therapy

Platinum-based chemotherapy, and — for many patients — maintenance therapy afterward to help prevent relapse, chosen with the help of genetic testing

Genetic and biomarker testing

BRCA and HRD testing can change both your treatment options and what your relatives should know about their own risk

One coordinated team

We work directly with your surgeon on timing — what happens before surgery, what happens after, and why

What the workup looks like

1
Imaging and tumor markers

Pelvic ultrasound or CT, together with blood markers such as CA-125, build the initial picture.

2
Surgery that diagnoses and stages

For many patients, surgery both confirms the diagnosis and stages the disease in a single step.

3
Genetics that guide treatment

Genetic and tumor testing, including BRCA, help shape chemotherapy and maintenance decisions — for you and for your family.

Common questions

What are the early symptoms of ovarian cancer?
They're often vague — bloating, feeling full quickly, pelvic or abdominal discomfort, or urinary urgency. Anything persistent for a few weeks deserves evaluation.
Will I need chemotherapy?
Most ovarian cancers are treated with chemotherapy, usually combined with surgery. The exact regimen depends on the type and stage, and we'll walk you through yours.
What is maintenance therapy?
After initial treatment, many patients benefit from maintenance therapy. Your care team will help decide whether targeted therapy or another form of maintenance would help prevent relapse, and we'll discuss how genetic testing can guide these decisions for you and your family.
Should my family be tested?
If your history or tumor testing suggests an inherited BRCA change, genetic testing can matter for your treatment and your relatives' screening. We'll discuss it.

This page is general information, not medical advice for your specific situation. Every diagnosis — and every patient — is different. Bring your questions to your care team.