Digital Guide: Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy - San Jose

A guide to understanding ovarian cancer chemotherapy for the San Jose community

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Welcome to the San Jose guide for women getting chemotherapy for ovarian cancer.

Experts in the field, Dr. Amer Karem of Stanford University, Dr. James Lija of Bay Area Oncology Gynecology and Laurie Ostacher of Sutter Bay Medical Foundation, collaborated with SurvivorNet for this resource. People in the ovarian cancer community tell us that hearing advice like this, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 6 Video Segments

Dealing With Anxiety (1)
1. Managing Fears About Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment

Laurie Ostacher

Chemotherapy isn't often discussed outside the cancer community. Experts offer ways to help patients cope with their fears.

Side Effects (2)
2. Side Effects of Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy

Dr. Amer Karam

Chemotherapy produces a host of side effects, but most of them can be easily managed with lifestyle strategies and/or medication

3. ‘Acknowledging the Grief’ – Losing Your Hair During Chemotherapy

Laurie Ostacher

Grief is a common emotion after an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Losing your hair is another blow. "I help patients acknowledge their loss so they can move on."

What is HIPEC? (3)
4. What Is Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Ovarian Cancer?

Dr. James Lilja

A top oncologist explains the promise of HIPEC, a heated chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer, and how 40% of patients have not recurred five years after treatment.

5. What to Know About HIPEC Eligibility For Women With Ovarian Cancer

Dr. James Lilja

HIPEC is a complex procedure that may not be offered at all cancer centers.

6. HIPEC Treatment for Ovarian Cancer: Pain Control & Recovery

Dr. James Lilja

Experts explain heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is given at the same time as ovarian cancer surgery.

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