Just Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer

Learn why ovarian cancer surgery is the gold standard for accurate staging. Understand how debulking, omentectomy, and lymph node dissection guide your care.

For decades, doctors believed that most ovarian cancers began in the ovaries. Research conducted over the past several years found instead that many cases of ovarian cancer actually begin in the fallopian tubes. This discovery has transformed how experts think about prevention and risk reduction, even as researchers continue searching for new targeted treatments. In […]

Podcasts can be an accessible way to learn, feel supported, and hear directly from experts and others navigating ovarian cancer. Whether you’re looking for practical advice on managing treatment side effects, insights from leading clinicians, or personal stories from people who have experienced the disease firsthand, these conversations offer valuable perspectives. 1) What is Personalized […]

Whether you’re newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer or have been living with it for some time, one of the most important steps you can take is understanding the specifics of your disease. Ovarian cancer is not just one condition, and knowing your exact type can directly impact your treatment options. We asked UCLA Health’s Dr. […]

Ovarian cancer care is evolving, but for many patients, it can still feel confusing and overwhelming. New approaches like PARP inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, and smarter use of surgery and chemotherapy are changing how doctors think about treatment, recurrence, and long-term management. In this one-hour live Q&A, Dr. Beth Karlan, a leading ovarian cancer […]

Before starting ovarian cancer treatment, your care team will determine the stage of the cancer to understand how far it’s spread. This foundational step guides decisions about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trials, and more. Staging is essentially a roadmap that ensures your treatment is personalized for the best possible outcome. To determine the stage, […]

Ovarian cancer affects about 1 in 78 women in the United States during their lifetime, with roughly 20,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It often goes undetected until it has reached an advanced stage because early symptoms can be subtle, such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, or changes in appetite. After an ovarian cancer diagnosis, one […]