Can you live a long life after ovarian cancer?

For all types of ovarian cancer taken together, about 3 in 4 women with ovarian cancer live for at least 1 year after diagnosis. Almost half (46.2%) of women with ovarian cancer are still alive at least 5 years after diagnosis.

Is Stage 4 ovarian curable?

Because stage 4 ovarian cancer means the cancer has spread to other sites, such as the lungs, bones, or liver, it can be very hard to cure. However, treatment is still possible. The goals of treatment for people with stage 4 ovarian cancer are to help people feel better and live longer.

How do I know if my ovarian cancer has returned?

Talk to your medical team right away if you notice possible symptoms of recurrence like belly pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, pain during sex, or problems going to the bathroom. Just keep in mind that in many cases, you might not notice any new symptoms of a recurrence of ovarian cancer.

What is the prognosis for Stage 4 ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer can be terminal. About 45% of people with any stage of ovarian cancer survive for 5 years or longer from the date a doctor diagnoses them. For stage 4 ovarian cancer, the 5-year survival rate is 30.3%. These figures are averages, so they do not reflect what will happen in all cases.

What are the four stages of ovarian cancer?

Stage I ovarian cancer is considered an early cancer. This stage is divided into three substages, A, B, and C: Stage IA: cancer cells are present in one ovary or fallopian tube. Stage IB: cancer cells are present in both ovaries, or in both fallopian tubes. Stage IC: cancer cells are present in one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes, and one of the following:

What is the life expectancy of someone with ovarian cancer?

Stage I Stage I means that cancer hasn’t spread beyond the ovaries.

Stage II Stage II means that cancer has begun to spread beyond the ovaries to other areas within the pelvis.

Stage III At Stage III,the cancer is in either one or both ovaries and has spread beyond the pelvis to nearby lymph nodes and/or other parts of the abdomen.

How long can you live with ovarian cancer?

They may go on to live for many more years. For all types of ovarian cancer taken together, about 75% of women with ovarian cancer live for at least one year after diagnosis. Around 46% of the women with ovarian cancer can live five years after diagnosis if the cancer is detected in earlier stages.