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Coping With Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

By Steven Vasilev, M.D., About.com Guide to Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer diagnosis brings with it physical, psychological, sexual, social and other issues. Both the disease and the treatments have side effects and complications. Learn how to cope with disease and treatment related problems.

  1. Ovarian Cancer and Nutrition
  2. Symptom and Side Effect Management

Ovarian Cancer and Nutrition

Cancer produces biochemicals that circulate in the blood stream and cause a variety of unwanted effects like fatigue, nausea,taste change, loss of appetite and general wasting of muscle. The treatments can actually make some of these symptoms worse and come with additional side effects. Discover why nutrition needs to be actively managed while undergoing treatment.

Symptom and Side Effect Management

Ovarian cancer has multiple symptoms and treatment produces side effects. Learn about both mainstream and complementary alternative coping strategies.

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