It's completely understandable to feel more scared and sad during a relapse — that fear of the unknown can hit even harder the second time around. Your mom is lucky to have someone so caring by her side.
One MyOvarianCancerTeam member shared that when her stage 2B high-grade ovarian cancer returned 16 months after finishing Show Full Answer
It's completely understandable to feel more scared and sad during a relapse — that fear of the unknown can hit even harder the second time around. Your mom is lucky to have someone so caring by her side.
One MyOvarianCancerTeam member shared that when her stage 2B high-grade ovarian cancer returned 16 months after finishing chemotherapy, she felt completely blindsided. She described going from feeling like she had "beaten it" to learning it was treatable but not curable. Despite that, she channeled her energy into researching options, seeking second opinions, and exploring clinical trials.
Another MyOvarianCancerTeam member, who reached remission after her diagnosis, put it beautifully: *"I'm not a statistic. I'm not a number. If I have even a small chance of survival, then I still have a chance."* For HGSC stage 3C recurrence, there are real treatment options available. Doctors typically consider factors like:
- How well the first treatment worked
- How long ago treatment ended
- How far the cancer has spread
If the cancer returns more than six months after platinum-based chemotherapy, it's considered platinum-sensitive, meaning those same drugs may work again. Other options can include surgery, targeted therapies, and clinical trials.
Staying in close contact with her oncology team and asking about clinical trials could open doors to newer treatments. Sending strength to you both. 💛
May 14
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