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← Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer

FOR PATIENTS · SOURCE READING

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

Source: Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancers Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: November 22, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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The prognosis and treatment options depend on:

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The type of ovarian cancer and how much cancer there is.

The stage and grade of the cancer.

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Whether the patient has extra fluid in the abdomen that causes swelling.

Whether all of the tumor can be removed by surgery.

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Whether there are changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

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The patient’s age and general health.

Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back).

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Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice