Digital Guide: Ovarian Cancer Surgery - Charlotte

Dr. Kellie Schneider's guide to understanding ovarian cancer surgery

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This is Dr. Kellie Shneider’s guide to understanding ovarian cancer surgery.

Dr. Schneider, a gynecologic oncologist at Novant Health, 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. Kellie Schneider Novant Health

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

The Basics (1)
1. Ovarian Cancer Surgery — Understanding The Basics

Dr. Kellie Schneider

For many women, what follows a diagnosis of ovarian cancer is the recommendation to undergo surgery as a first treatment.

Risks (1)
2. Understanding The Risks Of Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Dr. Kellie Schneider

Dr. Schneider explains potential risks associated with ovarian cancer surgery, and how soon patients can eat after surgery.

Preparing for Surgery (1)
3. How Do I Prepare for Ovarian Cancer Surgery?

Dr. Kellie Schneider

According to experts, restrictions around eating and drinking before surgery have loosened up.

Recovery (1)
4. What Is Recovery Like After Ovarian Cancer Surgery?

Dr. Kellie Schneider

Luckily, patients can expect an easy postoperative process and will not be bed ridden. In fact, activity after surgery actually helps patients' recovery.

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