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I have stage 2 low grade 1 ovarian cancer after op no macroscopic disease. onc insist no chemo needed. is there evidence that it makes a differenc?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Seek another opinion: There is evidence for chemo after surgery in stage ii ovarian cancer Ella (ulipristal acetate) prevent recurrent disease. There are a few subsets of ovarian ca that may not require chemo but classic path should be treated even if there is no macro disease.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Ovarian cancer: Yes, trials in the us have shown that patient with high risk stage i and all stage ii patients benefit from chemotherapy. Europe practices differently.

Answered 12/15/2012

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