… for ovarian cancer are unfortunately largely unknown. Although certain factors and life circumstances can increase the risk (e.g. age, early period, late menopause, genetic factors), they do not necessarily lead to the disease.

… or other safe preventive measures against ovarian cancer do not currently exist.

… is higher in women with ovarian cancer than in women who have not previously had a gynecological tumor.

… are only noticed relatively late and are also very unspecific. A feeling of fullness, flatulence, unclear abdominal pain or discomfort, an increase in abdominal girth, physical weakness, shortness of breath and pain can be the first signs.

… of ovarian cancer is divided into various therapy pillars. These primarily include surgery and chemotherapy.

… almost always at the beginning of treatment when first diagnosed. The outcome of the initial operation is one of the most important prognostic factors for ovarian cancer.

… refers to cancer treatment with drugs that are intended to kill the tumor cells or prevent them from growing. This is the second pillar of treatment for ovarian cancer.

*Maintenance therapy: Maintenance therapy is an ongoing treatment that is used after completion of an initial therapy phase in order to maintain the treatment success achieved, prevent relapses or control the symptoms of a chronic illness.

… is the heart of the treatment. Only through trust, openness and transparency in joint discussions is it possible for the doctor to respond appropriately to your concerns, wishes and complaints.