A guide for newly diagnosed

Let’s start with the basics.

If you’ve only just been diagnosed, you may have been given a lot of new information without much time to process it. This guide should help answer anything you aren’t quite sure about.

In these articles, I’ll explain the key things you need to know about ovarian cancer, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated, and teach you about some of the medical terms your healthcare team may use.

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About ovarian cancer

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Key information about what ovarian cancer is and how to keep living your life after diagnosis

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How ovarian cancer is diagnosed

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Explore the process of diagnosis for ovarian cancer

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Getting a second opinion

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Find out about second opinions and how to ask for one

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Getting a second opinion

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Find out about second opinions and how to ask for one

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Treatment for ovarian cancer

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Find out what treatments your healthcare team are considering

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Could it be ovarian cancer?
Pre-diagnosis checklist

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A checklist to help you to recognise the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, helping you to decide whether you need to make an appointment with your doctor.

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Getting ready to see your doctor - Shared Decision Making Checklist

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Learn how to take a more active role in making decisions about your treatment with these key questions to ask before, during and after your medical appointments.

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