Symptoms, diagnosis and staging
This section will help you to find out more about the signs (symptoms) of ovarian cancer and how it is diagnosed. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Gynae - oncology specialist nurses
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
The team of specialist nurses are based in the Cancer centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford and are pleased to receive enquiries from anyone affected by gynaecological cancers, in the Oxford area. You can find out more about their role in their specialist nurse leaflet.
Contact: Margaret Instone, Robyn Woodhill, Susie Gerrard
Telephone: 01865 235355
Link:Diagnosing ovarian cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section tells you about the tests that are used to diagnose ovarian cancer. There is information about seeing your GP, going to hospital and the tests you have to diagnose any possible spread of your cancer.
Link:Diagnosing ovarian cancer
Produced by:NHS Choices
This page has information about how ovarian cancer is diagnosed.
Link:Ovarian cancer: symptoms and diagnosis
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This section describes the symptoms of ovarian cancer and tests to diagnose it. It also explains how doctors determine the stage of ovarian cancer, and what the stage means for treatment.
Link:Stages of ovarian cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section explains the staging system for ovarian cancer and why it is needed.
Link:Symptoms of ovarian cancer
Produced by:NHS Choices
This section outlines the symptoms associated with cancer of the ovary.
Link:Symptoms of ovarian cancer
Produced by:Target Ovarian Cancer
Information about the symptoms of ovarian cancer and how you can get involved in raising awareness of ovarian cancer. (symptom information is also available in other languages)
Page last edited: 01 December 2009
