What Cancer Patients Need To Know . The NCI's CancerNet Web site provides information from numerous NCI sources, including PDQ , NCI's cancer information database. PDQ contains information about ongoing clinical trials as well as current information on cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive care. The side effects of cancer treatment depend on the type of treatment and may be different for each woman. Doctors and nurses will explain the possible side effects of treatment, and they can suggest ways to help relieve problems that may occur during and after treatment.
Surgery causes short-term pain and tenderness in the area of the operation.
Discomfort or pain after surgery can be controlled with medicine. Patients should feel free to discuss pain relief with their doctor. For several days after surgery, the patient may have difficulty emptying her bladder and having bowel movements. When both ovaries are removed, a woman loses her ability to become pregnant. Some women may experience feelings of loss that may make intimacy difficult.