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Prognosis

Hello to Ovarian Cancer members.
I was diagnosed with Clear Cell Ovarian Stage IIB in Aug 2007, I have undergone six cycles
of chemotherapy.  (Three of which where through an IP port). and two surgeries.
Drs tell me they are hoping the methods I have undergone are curative(not just treatable).
I understand that clear cell is aggressive but trust a cure is possible.
Wondering if any of you know the prognosis for clear cell, my understanding is 65% chance.
Stats don't really pertain to individuals.
Any thoughts on how you feel about your prognosis??
I am ususally a positive person, but am finding this week difficult.
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16702 tn?1234090645
I was dx stage 4clear cell and told by my onc have 1-5 years if I do chemo the whole time.  Have accepted that this could happen but doing my best to prolong it. Just passed my first year, 12 cycles of carbo and taxol.  Met a woman who is stage 1c clear cell and has been off chemo for 3 years now.
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194838 tn?1303428544
Hi,  I also was  diagnosed with clear cell ovarian cancer , was told that the stats don,t really mean that much as its a rare cell type (5%) i was told by my oncologist  so not enough data to get accurate stats . It is believed to be very aggressive however so they tend to grade all as a 3 . Even though I was stage 1a i still had chemotherapy as was advised  6 treatments of carboplatin and paclitaxol , I was told that as my clear cell was from malignant endometriosis the prognosis is slightly better. Everybody with a diagnosis of cancer experiences all sorts of emotions and fear was my biggest one , I think the uncertainty  and fear of the unknown is a natural reaction for all. As for your question can it be cured , i have been told it can but it could also come back so i am aware of my body and any thing i feel is not normal for me I go and get it checked out. If I can answer anything else for you let me know and I will if I can .
   Good luck with everything  Love Angie xx
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