Suggest Treatment For Ovarian Cancer - Stage 3

Posted on Sun, 31 May 2015

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Question : A friend of mine who is 58 years old has just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, stage 3. She was started on chemotherapy first, and after this will have surgery to remove remaining tumor, if any. I am not aware of the tissue diagnosis. Does she have a chance at remission? Dick

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes she has

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Stage 3 ovarian cancer can either be treated with upfront surgery followed by six cycles of chemo or 3 cycles of chemo followed by surgery then 3 more cycles of chemo. Both have similar results.

Chances of having complete remission is 80% or more. However, at least 50% of these women would eventually relapse, at an average of 2-3 years. Many survive more than 5 years.

Hope this helps. I will be available for follow-up.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (46 hours later)

Thanks for that encouraging answer. I didn't know our success with ovarian ca had made that much progress.

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes it has

Detailed Answer:
All the best for your friend.

If you do not have any more queries, please close the query and give feedback.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj