Digital Guide: Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy - Louisville

Dr. Lynn Parker's guide to understanding how chemotherapy is used to treat ovarian cancer

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Welcome to Dr. Lynn Parker’s guide to understanding chemotherapy for ovarian cancer.

Dr. Lynn Parker, of Norton 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. Lynn Parker Norton Cancer Institute

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 3 Video Segments

Making Treatment Decisions (1)
1. Chemotherapy Decision-Making for Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Lynn Parker

For some women surgery is recommended as the first treatment, followed by chemotherapy; for others, chemotherapy is started first to shrink the tumor.

Common Misconceptions About Chemo (1)
2. Misconceptions About Chemotherapy

Dr. Lynn Parker

There are many misconceptions about the effectiveness and side effects of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

Side-Effects (1)
3. Managing Common Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Lynn Parker

Top oncologists say they have many new ways to lessen the side effects of chemotherapy treatment.

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