Ovarian cancer may recur on the removed side, which is related to the stage and the removal of the lesion and cannot be generalized.
Ovaries are female reproductive glands located on either side of the uterus, capable of producing eggs and secreting estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms when the growth of the ovary or fallopian tube is out of control and is a malignant tumor of the ovarian tissue.
The recurrence of ovarian cancer is related to the stage. If the ovarian cancer is only removed from one side of the ovary, it means that it is confined to a single ovary, which is usually an early stage. The probability of recurrence in early stage patients will be lower than that in intermediate stage as well as late stage, but the possibility of recurrence cannot be ruled out.
In addition, the size of residual lesions is also related to recurrence. If the tumor has been completely removed, the prognosis is better and the possibility of recurrence is smaller.
Patients who have one side of ovarian cancer removed should pay attention to balanced nutrition, develop good living habits, take rest on time, follow the doctor’s instructions for follow-up treatment after surgery and have regular check-ups.