OVARIAN CANCER

[ladyjogger31]

Hi, I'm new to the board. I'm 56 and had a hysterectomy in 1990. My ovaries were not removed.I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Feb. I had major surgery Feb.29th.I'm in stage 3.My doctor told me I had this for only 7 months. I'm going to start chemo next month.I'm so scared.Is there a good chance for recovery? What is the survivor rate?

[suzyQ51]

Hi:  I was diagnosed 2005 3rd stage..  Had chemo taxol/carboplatin, 2 rounds of radiation and now having chemo again.  Last CAT scan is showing things are stable.  Everyone reacts differently to chemo.  It is a good idea to keep a diary.  Keep positive and you will get through this.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[casey644]

We've all certainly been there.  I was diagnosed in October 2003 with Stage III OC and I'm still going strong.  Even though I've relapsed, I've been very lucky in that it was caught extremely early and I responded well to treatment.  On another forum, I actually came across several OC survivors.  One was diagnosed with Stage III as well, relapsed 2x and has been clean for 14 years now!!  I wouldn't worry about attaching statistics to survival rates. Just think positively about your response to treatment.  My first cycles of chemo were then a clinical trial--now seems to be a standard treatment involving taxol/carboplatin.  I found that by keeping a daily diary of how I felt after chemo and adjusting the drugs I was given to prevent side effects was a definite help.

Good luck!!  My thoughts and prayers are with you.