Question 1

what specific type of lymph nodes are most commonly involved in ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Ovarian cancer typically does not go to lymph nodes except in a minority of patients where pelvic and para-aortic nodes can be affected. On rare occasions inguinal lymph nodes can be the site of ovarian cancer metastasis.

Question 2

i was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3c in 2008.  no recurrence other than a para-aortic lymph node....pet showed suv of 19.8. what doc do i need?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cancer: You need a gynecologic oncologist that will remove or destroy (debulk) the disease.  Pet scans are not as perfect as some docs claim they are. Often more disease is found at time of secondary debulking. Have you had your brca 1&2 tested? You need to!

Question 3

is it fairly rare that ovarian cancer would spread to the anterior cervical lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

YES: The spread is usually intra-pelvic and intra-abdominal 
..INGUINAL nodes may be involved but spread ABOVE THE DIAPHRAGM is unusual and is usually to the lungs!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

if ovarian cancer suspect and ovary & lymph removed. is biopsy done during surgery and how long til results? will lymph biopsy results be done first?

Accepted Answer

Frozen section,,,: What is done during surgery for this or other operations for malignancy is usually a frozen section, not a biopsy.  This is taken so the doctors know if there is tumor or if they got all the tumor if there is one.  The results are reported at that time but it is preliminary.  The official result comes after surgical dissection and examination and takes 2-3 days.  Then the dr. Tells the pt.

Question 5

does ovarian cancer cause lymph node behind ear to get really big?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it has spreasd to that area it can.

Question 6

finished chemo for stage iiia ovarian cancer in oct 2013.  ca125 was 8 6wks ago and 20 now have large right groin node.  is the ca125 jump a lot?  can incisional hernia cause lymph node to swell?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical exam: Your oncologist needs to know about this groin node if you have not yet told him.Since your ca 125 is still in the normal range, i would not draw any conclusions but your doctor needs to examine you and guide you. It is best not to follow your disease with ca125 right now as it will likely have such fluctuatiosns, causing you to be nervous and anxious, yet it does not help in making treatment decis.

Question 7

my mom aged 75 got recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, with peritoneal fluid. ct shows no liver or lymph node  what is  life expectency with treat?

Accepted Answer

No way to tell: Some of these are super-slow growers and she may have more good years ahead. Her oncologist can look at the pathology report and tell her the chances -- and it's always "percentage odds" rather than life expectancy.

Question 8

what are the chances of long-term survival after a third recurrence of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not good: Ovarian cancer (serous carcinoma) is devastating, as it often is discovered at a late stage.  With recurrent disease, a cure is very unlikely.  Depending upon the extent of disease and response of tumor to chemotherapy, and most importantly, the body's ability to tolerate the medication, most patients with recurrent disease can expect a survival of several months to a few years.

Question 9

what are the chances of recurrence of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It is dependent on Stage of cancer when first treated. For those who had treatment for stage 3/4 the risk of recurrence is quite high()&gt;50%). it is much lower for
 stage 1/2.

Question 10

mom has stg 4 ovarian cancer with recurrence. is now on avastin (bevacizumab). she feels good, ascetis has gone down, however ca125 has gone from 211 to 3000. why?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Why? It is definitely something her oncologist should be concerned about and should try to answer the question. Your mom should get some evaluation done-i.e. Some imaging studies- like ct and or pet scan to answer the question and to see whether Avastin (bevacizumab) alone perhaps is not enough.

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Is it fairly rare that ovarian cancer would spread to the anterior cervical lymph nodes?

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If ovarian cancer suspect and ovary & lymph removed. is biopsy done during surgery and how long til results? will lymph biopsy results be done first?

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Finished chemo for stage iiia ovarian cancer in oct 2013. ca125 was 8 6wks ago and 20 now have large right groin node. is the ca125 jump a lot? can incisional hernia cause lymph node to swell?

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My mom aged 75 got recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, with peritoneal fluid. ct shows no liver or lymph node what is life expectency with treat?

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What are the chances of long-term survival after a third recurrence of ovarian cancer?

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