Prognosis for Borderline Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer occurs in stages. Borderline ovarian cancer is stage I, which means it has been caught very early. The cancer has not spread to other parts of the body, and is contained in the ovaries. The prognosis for borderline ovarian cancer is quite good.
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Identification
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Borderline tumors are usually benign (noncancerous) but may be malignant. Since there is a chance of them spreading, a doctor will recommend removal of the tumors.
Surgery
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Borderline ovarian cancer is highly treatable with surgery. The surgeon can remove one ovary and fallopian tube, or both sets, depending on certain factors such as a woman's age and future family planning.
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Considerations
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Because borderline ovarian cancer isn't likely to come back, only the affected ovary and fallopian tube need to be removed.
Benefits
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Women who have just one ovary and fallopian tube removed can still have children. Some women who have gone through menopause or don't want to have children can opt to have both taken out.
Further Treatment
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Further treatment, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, isn't necessary after surgery because of the unlikelihood of the cancer returning.
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