El cáncer de ovario comienza en los ovarios de la mujer, que producen óvulos y las hormonas estrógeno y progesterona. El cáncer de ovario a menudo pasa desapercibido hasta que se disemina por la pelvis y el abdomen porque rara vez hay síntomas notables en las primeras etapas del cáncer.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cancer Center
An oncology department providing a full spectrum of cancer care, including diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, medical and radiation oncology, and supportive care to guide…
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Gynecologic Cancer Program
A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for gynecologic cancers, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, endometrial, and fallopian tube cancer…
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Cancer Genetics
A program within Genetic Services providing evaluation and genetic testing for hereditary cancer, including counseling to assess inherited cancer risk and guide screening and prev…