What is the chances of my ovarian cancer coming back on the rest of my ovary that is left????

Answer 1

I'd get an ultra sound twice a year to watch that. My doc does it right in his office. My insurance pays for 1 a yr. I'd pay for the other! Good luck.

Answer 2

When there's a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, generally the ovaries are removed, as well as the uterus. Below are some questions to ask your physician as well as a link to some excellent information on ovarian cancer:

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to ovarian cancer:

Does my family or medical history place me at higher risk for ovarian cancer?
Should I undergo any screening tests for ovarian cancer?
What tests will be done to determine if I have ovarian cancer?
What type of cancer do I have and in what stage?
What are my treatment options?
What is my prognosis?
How will I know if my treatments have been successful?
How will the cancer or the treatments affect my ability to have children?
Will ovarian cancer increase my chances of developing other cancers?
Should I have genetic testing to for this or any other cancer?


What are the odds that my sisters or daughters will develop ovarian cancer?


Should they have any screening tests for cancer?

http://cancer.health.ivillage.com/reproductivesystemcancer/ovariancancers.cfm

Answer 3

If you had surgery or sumthing else and they got all of the cancer out, then it is a low chance. If they got most of it out, but sum is still there, it can grow and come ack