How many years does ovarian cancer recur

In general, ovarian cancer has a higher chance of recurrence within 2 years after surgery. According to clinical investigation, most ovarian cancer patients recur within 2 years after surgery, and the average recurrence time is 16 to 18 months. However, the exact time of recurrence is not certain for different patients. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to regular rechecking, as well as the improvement of daily behaviors and diet, so as to stabilize the condition as much as possible. Ovarian cancer is a kind of cancer that is easy to recur. Patients must test their own status after treatment, if there are persistent abdominal pain, abdominal distension, lumps when touching the abdomen, edema of lower limbs, dysuria and lumbago, etc., it is very likely that the disease is recurring again, and they should seek medical treatment in time for treatment. Patients with ovarian cancer must pay attention to review. It is generally recommended to follow up every 3 months in the first year after treatment; every 4-6 months after the second year; and once a year after the fifth year, in order to monitor the changes of the body in time.