How is ovarian cancer diagnosed and treated?


LearnCancerUnderstanding and treating ovarian cancerHow is ovarian cancer diagnosed and treated?

A mass on the ovary is usually detected through transvaginal ultrasound, but needs further testing before diagnosis.

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Mark Arredondo, MD.
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Mark Arredondo, MD.
Updated onAugust, 2026

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