Question

A 30-year-old female patient has been experiencing irregular vaginal bleeding and discharge for four months, accompanied by discomfort in the lower abdominal swelling. An ultrasound examination revealed an irregular cystic mass on the left ovary. She wants to know how long after ovarian cancer surgery can chemotherapy begin?

Answer

  1. For advanced patients, chemotherapy can start as soon as 10 days after surgery.
  2. The treatment foundation for ovarian malignant tumors is chemotherapy, and it is not recommended to use radiotherapy.
  3. When choosing a chemotherapy regimen, it should follow the standard protocol, and it is generally recommended to continue for 6-8 cycles or more. Different causes lead to different symptoms, so patients should visit a regular top-tier hospital for systematic examinations as soon as possible to receive timely treatment and recover sooner.