Cancer of the ovary ranks in the 18th spot for most common cancers in Canada.
Epithelial ovarian carcinoma starts in epithelial cells and are the most common type of ovarian cancer. Serous carcinoma is the most common type of epithelial ovarian carcinoma.
The following resources are available to help you navigate potential concerns around cancer suspicion, diagnosis, referral pathways and other important information.
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Contact the treating oncologist to determine how to refer the patient back to the cancer centre. If the oncologist's contact information is not available, search 'ovarian cancer' in the Alberta Referral Directory for the most up-to-date information and instructions for referral.