How long does chemotherapy last for advanced ovarian cancer

How long does chemotherapy last for advanced ovarian cancer?

1. Chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer generally lasts 2 to 3 weeks, and the specific number of chemotherapy sessions is subject to the doctor's judgment.

2. Ovarian cancer is a common malignant tumor disease, and its cause may be related to endocrine factors or genetic factors. Most early-stage diseases do not have any symptoms or signs, so they are easily ignored. Once the disease is discovered, most of them have entered the late stage. At this time, cancer cells usually spread and metastasize, and the body's resistance will be seriously reduced. It cannot be treated surgically, but chemotherapy drugs such as paclitaxel injection, platinum injection, and platinum injection can be used under the guidance of a doctor to kill cancer cells in the body and achieve the purpose of controlling the development of the disease.

3. If there are many cancer cells in the body, but the individual's physical condition is good and can tolerate chemotherapy, chemotherapy can be performed once every two weeks under the guidance of a doctor. If the individual's physical condition is poor and cannot tolerate chemotherapy better, more serious adverse reactions will occur after each chemotherapy, such as hair loss, nausea, vomiting, etc., and chemotherapy can be performed once every 3 weeks under the doctor's advice.

4. While cooperating with the doctor for chemotherapy, you should also pay attention to maintaining a good mood, avoid excessive mental stress, and pay attention to rest to avoid excessive fatigue.