How long can you survive with ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is a malignant cancer of the reproductive organs that only occurs in women. It can be divided into early and late stages. It can cause female patients to lose weight, have irregular menstruation, have lumps, and abdominal effusion. In severe cases, it can even cause death in women. So how long can patients with ovarian cancer live?

1 There is no accurate time for how long a patient with ovarian cancer can survive, because each patient's condition and physical constitution are different. However, the survival time of early breast cancer will be longer than that of late-stage patients. The five-year survival rate of early-stage ovarian cancer is as high as 90%, while that of late-stage patients is only 20 to 30%. Moreover, many treatment methods cannot be used for late-stage patients. However, no matter what, it is necessary to actively seek treatment.

2 The treatment methods for early and late stage ovarian cancer are also different. There are many types of treatments for the early stage, such as surgical treatment. Surgical treatment can be divided into comprehensive staging surgery and fertility-preserving surgery, which requires lymph node removal. Patients in the late stage cannot withstand surgery and can only undergo cancer cell reduction surgery. This treatment method can also reduce the number of cancer cells in the patient's body and prolong survival time.

3 In addition to surgery, ovarian cancer patients also need chemotherapy. This treatment method is not suitable for patients in the late stage because the side effects of chemotherapy are relatively large and the physical constitution of patients in the late stage cannot withstand it. It can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and perform radiotherapy, but it is not suitable for patients in the late stage. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment can also be used, which is suitable for patients with advanced ovarian cancer to reduce side effects and enhance physical fitness.

Patients with ovarian cancer should not always think about how long they can live. Putting too much psychological pressure on themselves will lead to more serious consequences. They should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment so that they can live longer. They can also eat more protein-rich foods that have anti-cancer effects.