These include a laparotomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

A laparatomy is an operation in the abdomen. Tissue samples are removed and sent for laboratory investigation. The results of these biopsies will show the extent and the type of the disease. Very often, the ovaries and fallopian tubes, the entire uterus and the surrounding organs are also removed.

Chemotherapy is almost always recommended for ovarian cancer in advanced stage. This involves the use of anticancer drugs to destroy and stop cancer cells from multiplying. Chemotherapy works best when the remaining tumour is small in amount and is usually given through an intravenous drip. 

Radiotherapy is occasionally used, especially if the tumour is confined to the pelvis.