Steven A. Sandler, M.D.
Board-Certified in
Hematology & Oncology

Telephone Numbers
Office: (847) 933-0875
Fax: (847) 933-0878
Answering Service: (773) 594-7340

Skokie Office
9669 Kenton, Suite 510
Skokie, IL 60076
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Chicago Office
7447 W. Talcott Ave., Suite 318
Chicago, IL 60631
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Ovarian Cancer Information and Treatment

About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer forms in tissues of the ovaries, the female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed. Most ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial carcinomas (cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg cells).

Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may include:

• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Pain in the back or legs
• Diarrhea, gas, nausea, constipation, or indigestion
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urgency to urinate
• Pain during sex
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  

Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Ovarian cancer is one of the most responsive cancers to treat.  Unfortunately, some patients do have recurrence.  It is often difficult to diagnose this disease at a very early stage.
 
The treatment usually involves surgery and chemotherapy, depending on the stage of the cancer. For cancer confined to the ovary, surgery may be sufficient. For more aggressive tumors, chemotherapy may be prescribed prior to surgery to help reduce the size of the tumor.  At Sandler Cancer Treatment Centers, we recommend that the patients are followed closely, not only by the oncologist, but also by the gynecological oncologist as well.