[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/cervical-ovarian-cancer-treatment\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/cervical-ovarian-cancer-treatment\/","headline":"Are Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Treatable?","name":"Are Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Treatable?","description":"Women with cervical cancer and ovarian cancer have many treatment options. Learn more about UPMC's approach to creating a customized treatment plan.","datePublished":"2016-01-27","dateModified":"2023-10-13","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/hillman.upmc.com\/","name":"UPMC Hillman Cancer Center","url":"https:\/\/hillman.upmc.com\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/upmc-hillman-cancer-center\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cervical-ovarian-cancer-treatment.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cervical-ovarian-cancer-treatment.jpg","height":325,"width":753},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/cervical-ovarian-cancer-treatment\/","about":["Cancer Care","Gynecologic Cancer","Pregnancy and Childbirth","Women's Health"],"wordCount":363,"keywords":["cancer","cancer risks","cervical cancer","disease","ovarian and cervical cancers","ovarian cancer","pap smear","radiation"],"articleBody":"For many women, understanding the symptoms of ovarian and cervical cancers may seem difficult. Thankfully, there are tests that help detect cervical cancer early, and there are symptoms of ovarian cancer that you can look out for early on. As with any cancer, early detection is essential in improving outcomes.Understandably, no two cancers are the same and only your doctor and you can create a treatment plan unique to you.Learn more about breakthrough gynecologic cancer treatments.At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, patients with ovarian or cervical cancer are treated by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Your care team may include a:Gynecologist — a doctor who specializes in treatment of disease affecting the female reproductive system.Radiation oncologist — a doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer.Medical oncologist — a doctor who uses chemotherapy and other drugs to treat cancer.Gynecological oncologist — a doctor who specializes in treatment of cancers affecting the female reproductive system.After your doctor establishes the stage and depth (how far it has grown) of the cancer, your team will recommend treatment options.When planning your treatment, your care team will take many factors into consideration, such as the cancer stage, your age, your preference regarding having children, and your general health.Is Cervical Cancer Treatable?Cervical cancer is treatable, and you may need one or more types of treatment options. Common treatment types for cervical cancer can include:ChemotherapyRadiation therapyTargeted therapySurgeryIs Ovarian Cancer Treatable?Much like cervical cancer treatment, ovarian cancer also is treatable. Your treatment options will be influenced by the stage of ovarian cancer, your general health, and other factors, like whether you want to have children in the future.These treatments may include:Targeted therapyRadiation therapySurgeryHormone therapyChemotherapyConsider your treatment options and consult your doctors for their opinion on treatments. You might also consider a second opinion.Developing cancer while pregnant is rare. Curious about cancer treatment options while pregnant? Find out what to expect.For more information on ovarian and cervical cancers screening and treatment options, visit UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Editor's Note: This article was originally published on January 27, 2016, and was last reviewed on October 12, 2023."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2016","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"01","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/\/01\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Are Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Treatable?","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/cervical-ovarian-cancer-treatment\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]