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Ovarian Cancer (cont.)

National Cancer Institute information resources

You may want more information for yourself, your family, and your doctor. The following NCI services are available to help you.

Telephone

The NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS) provides accurate, up-to-date information on cancer to patients and their families, health professionals, and the general public. Information Specialists translate the latest scientific information into understandable language and respond in English, in Spanish, or on TTY equipment. Calls are free. The service is available to callers in the United States and its territories.

    Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
    TTY: 1-800-332-8615

Internet

The NCI's Web site (http://www.cancer.gov) provides information from numerous NCI sources. It offers current information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials. It has information about NCI's research programs and funding opportunities, cancer statistics, and the Institute itself. Information Specialists provide live, online assistance through LiveHelp at http://www.cancer.gov/help.

National Cancer Institute publications

NCI provides information about cancer, including the publications mentioned in this booklet. You can order these materials by telephone, on the Internet, or by mail. You can also read them online and print your own copy.

  • By telephone: People in the United States and its territories may order these and other NCI publications by calling the NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER.


  • On the Internet: Many NCI publications can be viewed, downloaded, and ordered from http://www.cancer.gov/publications. on the Internet. People in the United States and its territories may use this Web site to order printed copies. This Web site also explains how people outside the United States can mail or fax their requests for NCI booklets.


  • By mail: NCI publications can be ordered by writing to the address below:

      Publications Ordering Service
      National Cancer Institute
      Suite 3035A 6116
      Executive Boulevard, MSC 8322
      Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
    Ovarian Cancer At A Glance
    • Most ovarian growths in women under age 30 are benign, fluid-filled cysts.
    • There are several types of ovarian cancer.
    • Factors that increase the chance of developing ovarian cancer have been identified.
    • The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague.
    • Detection of ovarian cancer involves physical examination (including pelvic exam), ultrasound, X-rays, the CA-125 blood test and biopsy of the ovary.
    • The treatment of ovarian cancer depends on the stage of the disease and the age and health of the woman.

    Source: National Cancer Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).


    Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009


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