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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Ovarian Cancer Survival
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Ovarian Cancer Survival
by sappu1979, Jun 07, 2009 09:33PM
My Mother was diagnosed with 3rd stage of ovarian cancer 9 years back, she had a surgery , got ovaries removed and took chemotherapy for 6 months. From then onwards she has been fine and there has been no recurrence. She has been taking CA125 tests every 6 months and CT Scan once a year. I just wanted to know if these tests are enough to diagnose the recurrence of the cancer ?
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Jun 18, 2009 07:24AM
, Jun 18, 2009 07:24AM
Hi There
how absolutely wonderful!
Yes , six month surveillance with CA 125 and exams is reasonable. It is controversial whether yearly CT scans should be continued. There is a radiation exposure to CT scans. While there have been no reports of cancers due to too much radiation exposure from xrays, it is a theoretical risk.
best wishes
how absolutely wonderful!
Yes , six month surveillance with CA 125 and exams is reasonable. It is controversial whether yearly CT scans should be continued. There is a radiation exposure to CT scans. While there have been no reports of cancers due to too much radiation exposure from xrays, it is a theoretical risk.
best wishes
