Ovarian Cancer is one of the most deadly of women's cancers. Each year, approximately 21,980 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In 2014, approximately 14,270 women will die in the United States from this disease. It is estimated by the World Health Organization IARC department that there are over 238,000 new cases diagnosed annually and nearly 152,000 deaths worldwide.
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I think I mis worded my post. My outcome was great and am doing well. I had a friend diagnosed with the same stage who passed away a few years later. That is what I was meaning about even Stage 1 can have a poor outcome.
I am one that beat all the odds!!!!!
Certain types, like clear cell, can be very difficult to treat because they don't always respond to conventional therapy. I'm sorry about your friend.
Congratulations on being NED for 12 years. I went 3 1/2 years after first being dx., then recurred the beginning of this year. I wasn't able to complete my chemo because of my bone marrow, so we'll have to wait and see.
I have a blog that deals with my dx. and treatment. I link it to my FB account and I try to put something on FB about OC Awareness Month every day.
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Certain types, like clear cell, can be very difficult to treat because they don't always respond to conventional therapy. I'm sorry about your friend.