Cancer

Deciding on Treatment See All  Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Learn about the different types of treatment for ovarian cancer....more  Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more  Ovarian Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Learn more about chemo for ovarian cancer. ...more  Ovarian Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment Surgery is a common part of ovarian cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of surgery for this cancer. ...more  Hysterectomy in Deciding on Treatment Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, he or she may remove other parts of the reproductive system. ...more  About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute in Deciding on Treatment Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases. ...more