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I need to know what is ovarian cancer treatment and surgery?
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Surgery, maybe chemo: Ovarian cancer almost always requires surgery to remove the ovaries and any visible cancer. Many ovarian cancers also require treatment with chemotherapy; usually two drugs are used.Bthe treatment plan depends on the stage of the cancer and the particular subtype.
Answered 12/16/2013
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