Question
A 35-year-old female patient is experiencing discomfort in the lower abdomen, with pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Upon examination, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is scheduled for surgery. What treatment should be considered if there is a recurrence of ovarian cancer after the operation?
Answer
When ovarian cancer recurs, it is recommended to first undergo a detailed examination by an experienced gynecological oncologist. If circumstances permit, a second surgery can be considered; if not suitable for surgery, chemotherapy should be considered. If the lesion recurs after the completion of surgery and chemotherapy, it may be due to incomplete resection or improper surgical technique during the first operation, making it difficult to accurately assess drug resistance. According to current principles, the prediction of outcomes is not very precise.