If you or a loved one has been impacted by ovarian cancer, it can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. But you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate your care without the right tools. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) offers a free, trusted resource series designed to guide you every step of the way: Questions to Ask Your Doctor.
These easy-to-use, downloadable resources help you get the most out of conversations with your healthcare team—ensuring you feel informed, supported, and empowered to make confident decisions about your care.
Understanding your ovarian cancer risk
Learning your risk for ovarian cancer is a vital first step, especially if you have a family history or specific symptoms. These fact sheets include essential questions that can help guide discussions with your doctor about risk, prevention, family history, and genetic testing options.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Ovarian Cancer Risk
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Genetic Testing for Inherited Mutations
Asking these questions helps you make informed decisions, preventive care, and next steps.
Navigating a new diagnosis or recurrence
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or are facing a recurrence, knowing what to ask can make all the difference. These resources are designed to help you understand your diagnosis, explore treatment options, and prepare for the road ahead.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Newly Diagnosed
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Recurrence
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC)
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Biomarker Tumor Testing
By preparing these questions ahead of appointments, you’ll feel more confident and in control of your care.
Understanding the roles of your care team
Ovarian cancer care involves a team of professionals who each bring unique expertise. These guides help you understand their roles and how to best work with them throughout your treatment journey.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: The Gynecologic Oncologist’s Role in Your Care
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: The Physician Assistant’s Role in Your Care
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: The Social Worker’s Role in Your Care
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor: The Patient Navigator’s Role in Your Care
From emotional support to treatment planning, these professionals are key to providing whole-person care.
Take control of your care
Don’t let confusion or uncertainty stand in the way of your care. By asking the right questions, you play an active role and feel more confident in the decisions you make.
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Reviewed and updated | April, 2025
