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It sounds like there may be a little confusion β€” based on your profile, you have ovarian cancer, so the therapies discussed here are actually already relevant to you! The good news is there are several treatment options available for ovarian cancer.

Here's a quick overview of the main therapies:

- Surgery β€” to remove tumors Show Full Answer

It sounds like there may be a little confusion β€” based on your profile, you have ovarian cancer, so the therapies discussed here are actually already relevant to you! The good news is there are several treatment options available for ovarian cancer.

Here's a quick overview of the main therapies:

- Surgery β€” to remove tumors, and in some cases, fertility can be preserved
- Chemotherapy β€” common combinations include carboplatin and paclitaxel, or BEP (bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin)
- Targeted therapy β€” options like PARP inhibitors for those with BRCA mutations, or newer treatments for platinum-resistant cancer
- Immunotherapy β€” such as pembrolizumab, depending on specific tumor markers
- Hormone therapy β€” especially for stromal tumors or low-grade serous ovarian cancer
- Radiation therapy β€” sometimes used for palliative care
- Clinical trials β€” exploring newer and emerging treatments Every situation is unique, so it's really important to speak with your oncologist about which therapies are the best fit for your specific type and stage of ovarian cancer.

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