Learn more about our services at South Lake Hospital
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries and can spread within the pelvis and abdomen. It can be hard to detect early because there may be no symptoms, and later symptoms may be mild or easily confused with other problems.
Overview
Our gynecologic oncology team will determine whether your tumors are cancerous — and if so, the severity and spread — with a blood test, ultrasound, or testing of a tissue sample. Our surgeons may perform video-assisted laparoscopic, vaginal, or robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System. We also may recommend chemotherapy and radiation to kill remaining cancer cells.
Related Specialties
Epithelial Tumors
Epithelial ovarian tumors develop from the cells that cover the outer surface of the ovary.
Stromal Tumors
Ovarian stromal tumors develop from connective tissue cells that hold the ovary together.
