The median survival time for one-year recurrence after stage III ovarian cancer surgery is about 18 months, which can be prolonged if actively treated. Each patient has certain individual differences and cannot be generalized.
Ovarian cancer is a kind of malignant tumor of the reproductive system that occurs in the ovary, the malignant degree of ovarian cancer is relatively high, and the survival time of recurrence depends on the later treatment. After the recurrence of ovarian malignant tumor, targeted drug therapy and chemotherapy can be carried out to prolong the survival time of patients.
After the recurrence of ovarian cancer patients, it is suggested that they need to evaluate whether there is still a chance of surgery, or they can choose to have radiotherapy or chemotherapy before surgery to make the tumor shrink, which is conducive to surgery again.
As for the recurrence of ovarian cancer, psychological factors can also affect the survival period. It is suggested that patients should accept their disease, learn to live with the disease and try to do some meaningful things, which may be beneficial to prolonging their life.
For patients with recurrence of ovarian cancer after surgery, it is recommended to consult oncology department of regular hospitals immediately.