--- title: Animated Patient Guide description: This ovarian cancer resource provides you with easy-to-understand animated videos, expert interviews, slide shows, and downloadable resources. --- - [For Patients](https://ovarian.org/) - [Newly Diagnosed](https://ovarian.org/newly-diagnosed/) - [Recurrence](https://ovarian.org/ovarian-cancer-recurrence/) - [Support & Resources](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/) - [Stories of Inspiration](https://ovarian.org/category/stories-of-inspiration/) - [For Caregivers](https://ovarian.org/ovarian-cancer-caregiver/) - [Programs and Resources](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/) - [Peer Support Programs](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/peer-support-programs/) - [Survivor Peer Support Group](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/peer-support-programs/survivor-peer-groups/) - [Caregiver Peer Support Group](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/peer-support-programs/caregiver-support/) - [Online Education Programs](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/nocc-online-education-programs/) - [Animated Patients Guide - You and Ovarian Cancer](https://nocc.ovarian.org/animated-patient-guide) - [Facebook Live Educational Series](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/nocc-online-education-programs/ask-the-experts/) - [Quality of Life Education and Support](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/nocc-online-education-programs/digiteal-learning-series/) - [Support Services](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/) - [Ovarian Cancer Care Package](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/ovarian-cancer-care-package/) - [Meal Delivery](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/free-meal-delivery/) - [Grief and Loss Support](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/grief-loss-support-ovarian-cancer/) - [Financial Assistance](https://nocc.ovarian.org/financial-assistance-program) - [Resources](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/resources/) - [About Ovarian Cancer](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/) - [What Is Ovarian Cancer](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/what-is-ovarian-cancer/) - [Risk Factors](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/ovarian-cancer-risk-factors/) - [Signs and Symptoms](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/signs-and-symptoms/) - [Diagnosis](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/diagnosis/) - [Types & Stages](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/types-and-stages/) - [Treatment Options](https://ovarian.org/treatment-options/) - [Surgery](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/ovarian-cancer-surgery/) - [Chemotherapy](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/chemotherapy-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Targeted Therapies](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/targeted-therapies-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Other Treatments](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/other-treatments-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Clinical Trials](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/clinical-trials-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Glossary](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/glossary/) - [How to Help](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/) - [Ways To Give](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/) - [Volunteer](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - [NOCC Communities](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/nocc-communities/) - [Fundraise for Ovarian Cancer Support](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/fundraise-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [NOCC Events](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/nocc-events/) - [About NOCC](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/) - [Mission and Vision](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/mission-and-vision/) - [History](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/history/) - [NOCC News](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/nocc-news/) - [Leadership](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/nocc-leadership/) - [Research](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/ovarian-cancer-research/) - [Financials](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/financials/) - [Partners](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/partners/) - [Careers](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/careers/) - 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[Peer Support Programs](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/peer-support-programs/) - [Survivor Peer Support Group](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/peer-support-programs/survivor-peer-groups/) - [Caregiver Peer Support Group](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/peer-support-programs/caregiver-support/) - [Online Education Programs](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/nocc-online-education-programs/) - [Animated Patients Guide - You and Ovarian Cancer](https://nocc.ovarian.org/animated-patient-guide) - [Facebook Live Educational Series](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/nocc-online-education-programs/ask-the-experts/) - [Quality of Life Education and Support](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/nocc-online-education-programs/digiteal-learning-series/) - [Support Services](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/) - [Ovarian Cancer Care Package](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/ovarian-cancer-care-package/) - [Meal Delivery](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/free-meal-delivery/) - [Grief and Loss Support](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/grief-loss-support-ovarian-cancer/) - [Financial Assistance](https://nocc.ovarian.org/financial-assistance-program) - [Resources](https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/resources/) - [About Ovarian Cancer](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/) - [What Is Ovarian Cancer](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/what-is-ovarian-cancer/) - [Risk Factors](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/ovarian-cancer-risk-factors/) - [Signs and Symptoms](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/signs-and-symptoms/) - [Diagnosis](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/diagnosis/) - [Types & Stages](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/types-and-stages/) - [Treatment Options](https://ovarian.org/treatment-options/) - [Surgery](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/ovarian-cancer-surgery/) - [Chemotherapy](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/chemotherapy-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Targeted Therapies](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/targeted-therapies-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Other Treatments](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/other-treatments-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Clinical Trials](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/treatment-options-for-ovarian-cancer/clinical-trials-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [Glossary](https://ovarian.org/about-ovarian-cancer/glossary/) - [How to Help](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/) - [Ways To Give](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/) - [Volunteer](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - [NOCC Communities](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/nocc-communities/) - [Fundraise for Ovarian Cancer Support](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/fundraise-for-ovarian-cancer/) - [NOCC Events](https://ovarian.org/get-involved/nocc-events/) - [About NOCC](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/) - [Mission and Vision](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/mission-and-vision/) - [History](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/history/) - [NOCC News](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/nocc-news/) - [Leadership](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/nocc-leadership/) - [Research](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/ovarian-cancer-research/) - [Financials](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/financials/) - [Partners](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/partners/) - [Careers](https://ovarian.org/about-nocc/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://ovarian.org/contact-us/) # Animated Patient Guide ### **You and Ovarian Cancer: An Animated Patient’s Guide to Ovarian Cancer** ![YouAndOvarianCancer_promo_Mod1_slidecollage_IGsquare_Oct25-21_ay (1)](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hs-fs/hubfs/YouAndOvarianCancer_promo_Mod1_slidecollage_IGsquare_Oct25-21_ay%20(1).jpg?width=425&height=425&name=YouAndOvarianCancer_promo_Mod1_slidecollage_IGsquare_Oct25-21_ay%20(1).jpg "YouAndOvarianCancer_promo_Mod1_slidecollage_IGsquare_Oct25-21_ay (1)") This guide provides you with the basics of ovarian cancer, treatment, and other helpful topics. This resource provides you with easy-to-understand animated videos, expert interviews, patient interviews, slide shows, and downloadable resources. Whether you are visiting to learn more about ovarian cancer, or using it to understand your diagnosis better, we hope you find it helpful. You will find expert advice to help you discuss key issues with your health care provider and make important decisions related to care. Throughout the learning modules, you will have the ability to test your knowledge.  By doing so, this helps NOCC understand what information is most needed.  This resource is not a substitute for the medical advice of your doctor. [LEARN MORE](https://www.youandovariancancer.com/) ![Understanding Ovarian Cancer](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hubfs/Understanding%20Ovarian%20Cancer.png "Understanding Ovarian Cancer") ### Understanding Ovarian Cancer This animation explains what ovarian cancer is, where different types of ovarian cancer can start, and which type of ovarian cancer is most common. [LEARN MORE](https://www.youandovariancancer.com/) ![YouAndOvarianCancer_thLearnMod02_DxOC_Nov16-21_ay](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hubfs/YouAndOvarianCancer_thLearnMod02_DxOC_Nov16-21_ay.jpg "YouAndOvarianCancer_thLearnMod02_DxOC_Nov16-21_ay") ### Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer This animation describes the tests and procedures doctors use to diagnose ovarian cancer. [LEARN MORE](https://www.youandovariancancer.com/) ![YouAndOvarianCancer_Mod3_HomepageCard_Dec07-21_ay (1)](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hubfs/YouAndOvarianCancer_Mod3_HomepageCard_Dec07-21_ay%20(1).jpg "YouAndOvarianCancer_Mod3_HomepageCard_Dec07-21_ay (1)") ### Treating and Managing Ovarian Cancer This animation provides an overview of how ovarian cancer is treated and managed. [LEARN MORE](https://www.youandovariancancer.com/) ![YouAndOvarianCancer_learnMod4_clinicalTrialsOC_Dec1-23_ay](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hubfs/YouAndOvarianCancer_learnMod4_clinicalTrialsOC_Dec1-23_ay.jpg "YouAndOvarianCancer_learnMod4_clinicalTrialsOC_Dec1-23_ay") ### Understanding Clinical Trials This animation explains what clinical trials are, how they are conducted, and why they are important for patients with ovarian cancer. [LEARN MORE](https://www.youandovariancancer.com/en-ovc/view/m401-a04-understanding-clinical-trials-in-ovarian-cancer-animation) ![YouAndOvarianCancer_learnMod5_geneMutnsBiomarkers_Dec1-23_ay](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hubfs/YouAndOvarianCancer_learnMod5_geneMutnsBiomarkers_Dec1-23_ay.jpg "YouAndOvarianCancer_learnMod5_geneMutnsBiomarkers_Dec1-23_ay") ### Understanding Genetic Mutations and Biomarkers This animation provides an overview of genetic mutations and biomarkers in ovarian cancer. [LEARN MORE](https://www.youandovariancancer.com/en-ovc/view/m501-a05-understanding-genetic-mutations-and-biomarkers-in-ovarian-cancer-animation) This educational activity has been developed by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in collaboration with Mechanisms in Medicine Inc. ![NOCC_Logo_Horz_Full_Color_rgb](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Internal%20logos_2021/NOCC_Logo_Horz_Full_Color_rgb.png?width=250&height=109&name=NOCC_Logo_Horz_Full_Color_rgb.png "NOCC_Logo_Horz_Full_Color_rgb") ![mim-logo](https://nocc.ovarian.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mim-logo.png?width=250&height=103&name=mim-logo.png "mim-logo") This activity is supported by educational grants from: AbbVie Inc., Alkermes plc, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Clovis Oncology, Inc., Eisai Inc., Foundation Medicine, Inc., Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group, GSK, KFC Foundation, Merck & Co, Inc., Novartis, Novocure Inc., Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, Pfizer, Inc. 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