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IMRT for Ovarian Cacner
I have recurrent ovarian cancer Stage IA Stage 3 with Brca1. I had surgery to remove a tumor in the retropetronial area with no spread. I am taking 6 rounds of Carbo/Gemzar and my oncology has recommended IMRT when I am done. I don't know anyone who has had this kind of radiation treatment and what kind of success rate it has. I can found no articles on its use with OCVA on the internet. Can you shed any light?
I was given IMRT in addition to chemo because I was found to have uterine cancer at the time of my diagnosis of ovarian cancer. As I understand it, it is not a first line of defense, as it isn't too successful at killing ovarian cancers. It's successful a treating uterine cancer, though, and I'm glad I had it.
If you do decide to have it, please know that I thought it was absolutely simple. Just had to stay away from a lot of foods at the time. I was never tired, and there is no pain or discomfort of any type.
Best of luck to you.
If you do decide to have it, please know that I thought it was absolutely simple. Just had to stay away from a lot of foods at the time. I was never tired, and there is no pain or discomfort of any type.
Best of luck to you.
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