How to treat stage 4 ovarian cancer?
Patient: I have been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in Feb this year. I have had 6 cycles of chemotherapy and was due to have a debulk operation.....I was told there was no measurable cancer on my scan and they have decided not to do the op yet. I am worried that with no op the cancer will come back quicker....does this happen without the debulk op? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.Many ovarian cancers are chemosensitive and respond great with chemotherapy.So your cancer is reducing with chemotherapy.So better to continue with it.Stage 4 ovarian cancer needs debulking surgery only when tumour is not regressing with chemotherapy.So no need for debulking surgery in your case.