Ovarian cancerQuestions to ask your doctor
Cancers that start in or on the ovaries or related tissues. Subtype and stage determine whether surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or a combination is discussed first.
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Practical prompts to bring to your next appointment — not a script, a starting point.
What subtype and grade were found, if known?
Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common category; rare subtypes can change treatment.
What stage is it, and has it spread within the abdomen or beyond?
Will surgery be recommended first, or chemotherapy to shrink the cancer first?
Should my tumor or blood be tested for BRCA or HRD and other markers that affect therapy?
What maintenance or surveillance plan do you recommend after first treatment?
Are there clinical trials that fit my subtype and stage?
A note on using this list
Bring the 3–5 questions that matter most to you, not all of them. It’s also fine to take notes during the appointment, or bring someone with you who can.
Review, sources, and disclaimer
How this page was reviewed
Pending medical review. This page will list the reviewing clinician and review date before publication.
Sources will be listed here before publication. We prefer guideline-level and patient-trusted references.
This page is educational, not medical advice. Talk with your care team about decisions that apply to you. If something feels urgent, contact your doctor — or, for emergencies, call your local emergency number.