Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer By Pedro T Ramirez, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Gloria Salvo, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center Reviewed / Revised Jul 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Etiology Pathology Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Prognosis Treatment Prevention Key Points More Information Topic Resources Types of Ovarian Cancers FIGO Surgical Staging of... Postoperative Treatment of... Ovarian cancer is often fatal because it is usually advanced when diagnosed.