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Ovarian cancer

  • Where are the ovaries and what do they do?
  • What is ovarian cancer?
  • Who gets ovarian cancer and what causes it?
  • Can the risk be reduced?
  • Can it be detected early?
  • What are the symptoms?
  • How does it spread?
  • What tests will I have?
  • What are the treatment options?
  • Will treatment make me infertile?
  • What questions might I ask my doctor?
  • Where can I get more information?

 

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