Ten Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Ovarian Cancer:

1. Has my ovarian cancer spread?

2. Do I have to have both of my ovaries removed? If so, will I have hot flashes?

3. How confident are you that all of the cancer has been removed?

4. Which chemotherapy drugs do you recommend? Do I have any other treatment options?

5. How long will I have to undergo chemotherapy?

6. What side effects should I look for? Are there ways to minimize these side effects?

7. Will I need any additional surgery?

8. Should I be tested for the BRCA-1 BRCA-2 mutations? What should I do if the test is positive?

9. What signs should I look for that might indicate the ovarian cancer has come back?

10. How often should I come in for follow-up visits?