What are my ovaries and what do they do?
The Ovaries – Cancer Research UK
Ovarian Cancer Introduction – Women’s Cancer Network

Is there anything else that may increase my risk of getting ovarian cancer?
What Are the Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer - ACS

Is there anything I can do to prevent ovarian cancer?
Prevention of Ovarian Cancer - NCI
Can Ovarian Cancer Be Prevented - ACS

What is peritoneal cancer? How is it different from ovarian cancer?
Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma – Cancer Research UK

Are there any symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Symptoms - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
How Is Ovarian Cancer Found - ACS

What tests are used to diagnose ovarian cancer?
Transvaginal Ultrasound – Medline Plus
CA 125 Test – American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Does an elevated CA 125 mean I have ovarian cancer?
Tumor Markers - NCI
Can Ovarian Cancer Be Found Early - ACS

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
Ovarian Epithelial Cancer: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®
Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®
Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®

Are there any guidelines on treatment for ovarian cancer?
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients – National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Will I have to have my uterus removed?
Surgery – American Cancer Society

Where can I find information about hereditary ovarian cancer?
Assessing your Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer - Center for Cancer Risk Analysis: Cancer Genetics Breast and Ovarian Genetics Program
Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer – NCI
Force: Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered, Inc.
Ovarian Cancer and Genetics – Women’s Cancer Network

I heard that if you have a family history of ovarian cancer, you can get your ovaries removed. Do you know anything about this surgery?
Prophylactic Oophorectomy – American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Preventative Surgery Can Reduce Cancer Risk In Women With BRCA Gene Mutations - NCI

I was treated for ovarian cancer, but now it has come back. Do you have any information about this?
Treatment of recurrent Ovarian Cancer – National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Treatment For Epithelial Ovarian Cancer - ACS

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on ovarian cancer?
Information Finder on Gynecological Cancers

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