The Clinical practice guidelines for the management of women with epithelial ovarian cancer (2004), the first Australian guidelines available to clinicians, were developed by the National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)** and the Australian Cancer Network (ACN). The guidelines recommend that wherever possible, women with ovarian cancer have their surgery performed by a gynaecological oncologist, and that their treatment be managed by a multidisciplinary team within a gynaecological cancer centre.
The Directory of Gynaecological Oncology Services has been developed to facilitate appropriate referral for women in Australia with ovarian cancer. The Directory was developed using details provided by each Certified Gynaecological Oncologist (CGO) practising in Australia. The Directory provides details about treatment and supportive care options available at facilities in each State and Territory across Australia.
** In February 2008, National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC), incorporating the Ovarian Cancer Program, changed its name to National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC). In July 2011, NBOCC amalgamated with Cancer Australia to form a single national agency, Cancer Australia, to provide leadership in cancer control and improve outcomes for Australians affected by cancer.