Question 1

it's more than 12 weeks post-surgery for stage 3 ovarian cancer.  is it too late to benefit from chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Most oncologists prefer to treat patients with a malignancy like ovarian cancer within 12 weeks from their diagnosis. At 12 weeks post surgery you are right on the edge. However, i think most oncologists would want to treat you because of the nature of ovarian cancer. You should have restaging studies with a ct scan as well. Definitely ask your oncologist, as there are many variable here.

Question 2

i had surgery for ovarian cancer & it was stage 1a & contained.  no treatment required.  am i considered as survivor?

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Yes: Was your cancer a borderline malignancy?  Often if no treatment is required it's because the mass was considered borderline.  But yes, you are a survivor (in more ways than one!).  I'm sure your doctor recommended continued surveillance?  So glad  you caught it early!

Question 3

can you start chemo with open inscion  from debulking surgery. diagnosed with stage 3 c ovarian cancer and am diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Depends time: Most of the surgeons andoncologists will agree, to start chemo when the fascia  wound is healed,  2 to 3 wks, as collagen has to formed, other wise wound will disrupt, how ever for a minor procedures  could be given little early. If it is only skin disruption after 3 wks could be given.

Question 4

does surgery cause ovarian cancer to spread?

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No: I am not sure what surgery you are talking about, but in and of itself surgery will not cause ovarian cancer to spread.

Question 5

i need to know what is ovarian cancer treatment and surgery?

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Surgery, maybe chemo: Ovarian cancer almost always requires surgery to remove the ovaries and any visible cancer. Many ovarian cancers also require treatment with chemotherapy; usually two drugs are used.Bthe treatment plan depends on the stage of the cancer and the particular subtype.

Question 6

my doc thinks i have ovarian cancer. who should do the surgery?

Accepted Answer

A GYN cancer surgeon: Typically ovarian cancer is treated by a ob-gyn doctor who has had extra training in cancer surgery.  The slang is gyn-onc.  I did my general surgery training at iu in indianapolis many years ago.  They should have doctors there who can help you thru their cancer center.

Question 7

if you have ovarian cancer can you freeze your eggs before your oophorectomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ues but: They would probably take out your womb too so the eggs would only be good got invitro fertilization carried by another woman.

Question 8

no chemo for stage ii grade 1 ovarian  cancer no macroscopic disease after surgery  do you agree. ?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cancer: In europe they do not treat with chemo, in the us we have higher survival and lower recurrence and we treat with carboplatin/paclitaxel.

Question 9

dont know if you know the dr i picked but i am convinced myself i have ovarian cancer i want an oopherectomy i am petrified of surgery is a laparoscopy a big deal?

Accepted Answer

Find trusted doctor: Before any surgery, i recommend finding a physician you can talk with and be sure to get a good history and exam first.It is critical to share your fear you have cancer, and say why you are convinced you do.The doctor should ask your perspective, and be open to your real emotions, and the two of you should decide how best to evaluate your problem. Short answer, laparoscopy less invasive than surgery.

Question 10

my mother has stage 1c ovarian cancer ...but there has been spillage by surgery ..... but we had it operated within 2 weeks. possibility of spreading?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian ca: With the spillage- there is always a possibility of spreading however I am sure your gyne-oncologist was able to perform a very good jod to remove everything and to take sample of tissue on the pelvic and abdominal area, correct?. Following surgery, your mother is recommended to get chemotherapy with combination of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for her stage ic. Please discuss further with her doctor.

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Can you start chemo with open inscion from debulking surgery. diagnosed with stage 3 c ovarian cancer and am diabetic?

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I need to know what is ovarian cancer treatment and surgery?

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My doc thinks i have ovarian cancer. who should do the surgery?

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No chemo for stage ii grade 1 ovarian cancer no macroscopic disease after surgery do you agree. ?

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Dont know if you know the dr i picked but i am convinced myself i have ovarian cancer i want an oopherectomy i am petrified of surgery is a laparoscopy a big deal?

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My mother has stage 1c ovarian cancer ...but there has been spillage by surgery ..... but we had it operated within 2 weeks. possibility of spreading?

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