Ovarian cancer

Effects of Treatment

Loss of appetite can be a serious problem for women receiving radiation therapy or chemotherapy, but those who can eat well are better able to withstand the side effects of the treatment. So, good nutrition is an important part of your treatment. Eating well means getting enough calories to prevent weight loss and having enough protein in the diet to build and repair skin, hair, muscles and organs. Many women say that eating several small meals throughout the day is easier than eating three large meals.

The side effects that patients have during all of these cancer therapies vary from person to person and may even be different from one treatment to the next. Your doctor will try to plan treatment to keep problems to a minimum, and fortunately most side effects are temporary. It is important to tell your doctor about your reactions and side effects because he or she may be able to adjust treatments to help you feel better.

For further support and information: CancerBACUP
3 Bath Place
Rivington Street
London
EC2A 3JR
Helpline: 0808 800123
Tel (office): 020 7696 9003
www.cancerbacup.org.uk/info/ovary.htm
E-mail: info@cancerbacup.org
CancerBACUP provides a national information and support service to cancer patients and their families and friends by phone and letter. They also provide a confidential counselling service, based in Glasgow, and cancer support centres at Nottingham City Hospital and the Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry.

Ovacome
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London EC1A 7BE
Tel: 07071 781861
www.ovacome.org.uk
Ovacome is a nationwide support group for people with ovarian cancer, their families, friends, carers and healthcare professionals. Its 'fone-friends' network links people with ovarian cancer with others who can offer emotional support and encouragement. Also publishes an ovarian cancer newsletter.

Research into Ovarian Cancer (ROC)
If you would like more information about helping to fund vital research into ovarian cancer, please contact:
ROC
PO Box 3872
London SW15 1XR
Tel: 020 8789 1406