Ovarian cancer: Cancer care centered around you

The UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center – Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center, as designated by the National Cancer Institute – has a team of experts who will provide you with a customized treatment plan for ovarian cancer.

Overview

Specialized care for your health and quality of life

The specialists at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center provide expert diagnosis and treatment for ovarian cancer.

We use the most advanced diagnostic tests and the best, least invasive treatments.

We excel at removing ovarian cancers and helping you preserve your fertility. We partner with you to improve your quality of life and minimize side effects during treatment.

Symptoms and diagnosis

How we detect ovarian cancer

Treatments and research

Managing your cancer care

When you come to the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center for ovarian cancer care, you see a team of experts.

Our specialists treat more than 100 new patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. This means you get the best, most experienced care possible.

Your treatments might include:

  • Chemotherapy

  • Fertility preservation

  • Genetic counseling

  • Hormone therapy

  • Mental health care

  • Minimally invasive hysterectomy

  • Radiation therapy 

  • Surgery to:

    • Remove the tumor

    • Remove your uterus

    • Determine how advanced your cancer is

Take part in ovarian cancer clinical trials

The doctors and scientists at the UW Carbone Cancer Center work to improve cancer care for you. We research new treatments for ovarian cancer. Learn about our clinical trials

Meet our team

Expert, compassionate cancer care

The ovarian cancer team at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center includes experts in genetic counseling, gynecologic oncology, health psychology, medical oncology and radiation oncology.

Locations

Specialty cancer care close to home

The UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center ovarian cancer team provides specialized care at several locations in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Patient and support services

Extensive support for you and your family

Your cancer care at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center includes extensive support, as well as the highest quality care.

Our gynecological cancers support group:

Gilda’s Club: You can talk with other patients and families. We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month, from 6–7:30 p.m. at 7907 UW Health Court in Middleton. View our upcoming sessions