TREATMENT READING

Ovarian Borderline Tumors

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For patients · General Information About Ovarian Borderline Tumors

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Ovarian Borderline Tumors

Ovarian borderline tumors can recur (come back) after they have been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with ovarian borderline tumors.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Surgery

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Chemotherapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

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Treatment for ovarian borderline tumors may cause side effects.

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Follow-up care may be needed.

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Treatment of Early Stage Ovarian Borderline Tumors (Stages I and II)

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Treatment of Advanced Stage Ovarian Borderline Tumors (Stages III and IV)

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Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Borderline Tumors

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