Post Date May, 19 2023
Ovarian cancer is a kind of gynecological tumor that we are familiar with, and it is also a disease with a high incidence rate. It has serious harm to women's quality of life and health, and even endangers the lives of patients. So, can ovarian cancer be completely cured? Let's take a look together.
Can ovarian cancer be completely cured?
The selection of treatment methods is crucial for the treatment of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a common reproductive system cancer in women, with a high cure rate in the early stages. However, early detection is difficult and can be detected through gynecological tissue biopsy. According to research on the treatment of ovarian cancer, if ovarian cancer patients can be diagnosed early, their survival rate may reach around 90%, but if they develop to the end of the cancer, the survival rate is only 20%.
What are the treatments for ovarian cancer
1. Surgical treatment
Surgery refers to the direct removal of all cancer tissues, and this method has a significant therapeutic effect. The scope of ovarian cancer surgery depends on the stage of the tumor, usually requiring the removal of the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes, but the patient is unable to conceive.
2. Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer is generally administered intravenously, once every 3-4 weeks, for a total of six months to a year. Chemotherapy mainly uses drugs to slow down the division of cancer cells, followed by further treatment. In general, most advanced ovarian cancer patients have a good response to chemotherapy. In addition, chemotherapy can have significant toxic effects on the human body, and patients may experience nausea or hair loss.
3. Radioimmunotherapy
Like chemotherapy, this treatment method is generally only used in the later stage of ovarian cancer. When radiotherapy is necessary, it is only chosen when the first two methods are ineffective. This method has significant side effects, such as the skin in the treatment area often showing sub burn like changes due to radiation exposure, which can gradually subside after stopping treatment. In addition, side effects such as fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea can also occur.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
Generally applicable to late stage patients, advanced ovarian cancer is no longer suitable for patients due to the rapid growth of tumors. Conservative treatment with traditional Chinese medicine can effectively improve the quality of life of patients. This is one of the methods for treating ovarian cancer.
