Digital Guide: Ovarian Cancer Surgery - Indianapolis

Dr. Jeanne Schilder's guide to ovarian cancer surgery for women in the Indianapolis area

This is Dr. Jeanne Schilderâ€™s guide to understanding surgery for ovarian cancer.

Dr. Schilder, of Indiana University Medical Center, 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. Jeanne Schilder Indiana University Medical Center

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 4 Video Segments

Surgery Options (1)

1. Understanding Ovarian Cancer Treatment Options

Dr. Jeanne Schilder

The treatment for ovarian cancer is usually a combination of surgery and chemotherapy, though which is given first will vary from patient to patient.

What to Expect (1)

2. Ovarian Cancer Surgery: What to Expect

Dr. Jeanne Schilder

What type of surgery you'll get for ovarian cancer depends on several factors.

3. Recovery After Ovarian Cancer Surgery: What To Expect

Dr. Jeanne Schilder

Oncologists tells SurvivorNet that most women tend to recover pretty quickly after ovarian cancer surgery.

4. Understanding the Risks of Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Dr. Jeanne Schilder

Surgery is one of the first lines of treatment for ovarian cancer, and as with any other medical procedure it is not entirely risk-free.