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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
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Information on ovarian cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
This information is about the most common type of ovarian cancer, called epithelial ovarian cancer. We also have information on the rarer types, germ cell tumours| and soft tissue sarcomas|.
Head to the ovarian cancer group in our online community| to connect with other people affected by ovarian cancer.
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.