My Cousin was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer?

Question

the foundit in its early stage but, unfortunately it has spread to her lungs. What's her life expectancy? Can she possibly survive?

they found it in its early stage*

Answer 1

Her cancer is a stage IV if it has metastasized to the lungs. There are many new treatments available than there were even a few years ago. There is one promising type of treatment for Ovarian cancer called hyperthermic chemoperfusion and cytoreduction. What this refers to is a surgery in which all visible tumors are removed followed by heating a chemo and pouring it directly into the tumor bed. The problem with ovarian cancer is that when it spreads than hundreds of microscopic malignant cells can implant into the abdominal cavity and peritoneal lining. That is why it has been so difficult to treat in the past . . because you could never remove all the implants. However, your cousin may qualify for this type of treatment.

She should be seen at a designated comprehensive cancer center . . these are research facilities often associated with the best universities in the US. Going to these facilities often means receiving the best and latest known treatments for her specific disease:

National Cancer Institute: Cancer Centers
http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/cancer_centers/cancer-centers-list.html

You can also do some research about chemoperfusion as a possible treatment for ovarian cancer:

Cytoreductive surgery and intraoperative hyperthermic chemoperfusion for advanced ovarian carcinoma
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/110474121/ABSTRACT?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

UPMC Cancer Center: Peritoneal chemoperfusion
http://www.upmccancercenters.com/surgonc/peritoneal_chemo.html

Stay strong. There is always hope and treatment options available for every stage of cancer.

NCCN: Ovarian Cancer Guidelines in Oncology
http://www.nccn.org/patients/patient_gls/_english/_ovarian/contents.asp

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes your cousin can survive this disease by learning to live with it. It is absolutely true that a positive mind allows the body to fight to heal itself. She probably has years of dealing with this disease going in and out of remission. Most likely there will be surgeries and chemo as the cancer bounces around in her body. The good news is she will have long remissions where she feels great and functions normally. Most likely she will never be cured but other than the surgeries and chemo she will not be disabled when she goes into remission. She will feel perfectly normal and must stay vigilant without needless worrying and follow her doctor's advice and her own instinct regarding checkups and testing. One test CA-125 has been a very reliable marker in detecting ovarian cancer. I have one every year and yes I have ovarian cancer (since 1977). I've raised my children and now I'm raising a grandchild. If your cousin takes chemo and is nauseous tell her to ask her doctor for zofran, and don't forget to tell her to stay strong.

Answer 4

There is always a chance to survive. It has already spread and it is in the early stages? There is a book called "love, medicine and miracles" by Bernie Segal it is the best. Good luck to you and your cousin.

Answer 5

honestly....only time will tell. They would have to be agressive. and its not in its earlier stages if it has already spread. Whats in her ovaries might be small, but once its spreads then things get dicey.

She could survive..treatments are so advanced these days. Make sure she explores ALL the options . But always expect to worse( sorry...i know its hard) and maybe a second doctors thoughts on treatment would be good.

best wishes to her and your family!!!

Answer 6

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. It depends many factors (age, location, stage, etc.) and yes, she can hopefully beat it since it was found early enough.

Answer 7

Sounds like your cousin could probably beat it since you said it was caught early.