Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to ovarian cancer:

1. Does my family or medical history place me at higher risk for ovarian cancer?
   
   
2. Should I undergo any screening tests for ovarian cancer?
   
   
3. What tests will be done to determine if I have ovarian cancer?
   
   
4. What type of cancer do I have and in what stage?
   
   
5. What are my treatment options?
   
   
6. What are the risks associated with these treatments?
   
   
7. What is my prognosis?
   
   
8. How will I know if my treatments have been successful?
   
   
9. What is the likelihood that my cancer will return?
   
   
10. How will the cancer or the treatments affect my ability to have children?
    
    
11. Will ovarian cancer increase my chances of developing other cancers?
    
    
12. Should I have genetic testing for this or any other cancer?
    
    
13. What are the odds that my sisters or daughters will develop ovarian cancer?
    
    
14. Should they have any screening tests for cancer?