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Ovarian Cancer

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Ovarian Cancer Home Care

Home care for ovarian cancer includes:

Regular exercise program
Follow a cancer diet.

Cancer nutrition

Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:

Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen

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Last Updated: Jun 20, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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