Digital Guide: Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy - Charlotte

Dr. Erin Crane's guide to understanding chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

This is Dr. Erin Crane’s guide to understanding ovarian cancer chemotherapy.

Dr. Crane, a gynecologic oncologist at Levine Cancer Institute, has collaborated with SurvivorNet for this resource. People in the ovarian cancer community tell us that hearing advice like this, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Dr. Erin Crane Levine Cancer Institute

Your Digital Guide begins below: 4 Chapters / 4 Video Segments

Getting Through Chemo (1)

1. Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer: ‘Our Job Is to Reassure Patients They Will Get Through This’

Dr. Erin Crane

Compassionate oncologists reassure their ovarian cancer patients that "they will get through this."

Side-Effects (1)

2. The Chemo Experience For Ovarian Cancer: Managing Side Effects

Dr. Erin Crane

Anyone facing chemotherapy is, understandably, concerned about side-effects such as hair loss, nausea, and vomiting.

Side-Effects (1)

3. Ovarian Cancer: Fighting Fatigue and Nausea from Chemotherapy

Dr. Erin Crane

Experts in the field explain how to stay on top of nausea and fatigue during chemotherapy for ovarian cancer treatment

Side-Effects (1)

4. Ovarian Cancer: Dealing With Hair Loss During Chemotherapy

Dr. Erin Crane

Cold caps and scalp cooling systems may help some women keep some or quite a bit of their hair during chemotherapy.