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Is There Chances For Recovery From Stage Four Ovarian Cancer?
Hi, my sister has been diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, I was wondering if anyone has ever recovered from ov ca completely? she is 43 years old and has had a hysterectomy for multiple fibroids prior to this diagnosis. She has had bulk surgery but not very seccessful and now has received 3 stes of chemo
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Cancer is a difficult condition to treat and stage 4 disease is advanced stage. A patient having stage 4 cancer might have a life expectation of 2 years from detection with best treatment and care. Chemotherapy might help to slow down the progress of disease but complete cure is difficult.
Your sister is 43 years and has got hysterectomy and debulking surgery done. This means that the primary has been removed but there is metastasis to other parts. It is important to keep track of CA125 level in her during the course of treatment. This will help to decide if chemotherapy is working for her or any change of medicine is required. Please provide her good nutrition and adequate pain relief. Please do not worry.
Thanks for writing in to us.
Cancer is a difficult condition to treat and stage 4 disease is advanced stage. A patient having stage 4 cancer might have a life expectation of 2 years from detection with best treatment and care. Chemotherapy might help to slow down the progress of disease but complete cure is difficult.
Your sister is 43 years and has got hysterectomy and debulking surgery done. This means that the primary has been removed but there is metastasis to other parts. It is important to keep track of CA125 level in her during the course of treatment. This will help to decide if chemotherapy is working for her or any change of medicine is required. Please provide her good nutrition and adequate pain relief. Please do not worry.
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