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Radioactive34
Radioactive34 CSN Member Posts: 391 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1
I was debulked and show "technically" cancer free. The PET scan was clear yet I am too have chemo. Is this regular...normal...any good?

I thought the goal was to be at this stage with no more treatment to live a "normal" life?!?!!?
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  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 CSN Member Posts: 735 Member
    #2
    It is normal
    Depending on your stage but most people will get chemo as this is a very tough cancer to irradicate with just surgery alone. Did the Dr tell you what stage you are ? Sorry you had to join our group but you can get a lot of good information and support here.
    Colleen
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  • srwruns
    srwruns CSN Member Posts: 343
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    I was 1c and they felt
    I was 1c and they felt surgery got all the cancer but still did 6 rounds of chemo because I was clear cell an aggressive type of cancer. Surgery can get rid of all visible cancer but microscopic cells can be left behind. Chemo will hopefully get those.
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  • LaundryQueen
    LaundryQueen CSN Member Posts: 676
    #4
    srwruns said:

    I was 1c and they felt
    I was 1c and they felt surgery got all the cancer but still did 6 rounds of chemo because I was clear cell an aggressive type of cancer. Surgery can get rid of all visible cancer but microscopic cells can be left behind. Chemo will hopefully get those.

    No guarantees really
    It's hard to answer your question without knowing more about your individual situation. I have heard of women who only had surgery without chemo--it depends on how aggressive the cancer is and how early it was found. I think your doctor would not be doing chemo unless he/she felt it was medically necessary.

    Once cancer touches you, you have to adjust to a new "normal." The biggest challenge is your own imagination.

    LQ
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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 CSN Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #5
    LaundryQueen said:

    No guarantees really
    It's hard to answer your question without knowing more about your individual situation. I have heard of women who only had surgery without chemo--it depends on how aggressive the cancer is and how early it was found. I think your doctor would not be doing chemo unless he/she felt it was medically necessary.

    Once cancer touches you, you have to adjust to a new "normal." The biggest challenge is your own imagination.

    LQ

    Most Doctors will reccomend chemo
    for the stray cancer cells that are not visible on the scans. Yes this cancer is very aggressive and most md want extra insurance that we will be ned...val
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