What is stage 3 ovarian cancer?

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In order for cancer to be diagnosed and treated, it has to be staged. This process determines how severe the condition is, and accurate staging can often determine whether treatment will be successful.

Stage IIIA

According to the American Cancer Society, abdominal cancer cells are not visible without a microscope in this stage. There is no cancer in the lymph node. Ovary cancer is present and visible in one or both ovaries, however, and biopsies will also reveal tiny deposits in the upper abdominal lining.

Stage IIIB

Lymph nodes are still cancer free. Surgeon can see cancer deposits less than 2 cm across.

Stage IIIC

The cancer has spread to lymph nodes. Deposits larger than 2 cm across are seen in the abdomen. This stage is the next-to-most severe stage one can develop.

Stage IV

This stage is the most advanced form of ovarian cancer. The cancer has spread beyond the abdominal cavity. It may also be detected in the fluid around the lungs.

Survival Rate

The combined survival rate for stage three ovarian cancers is 34 percent. The National Cancer Institute says that one in 71 women will be diagnosed with cancer of the ovary during their lifetime. Over 60 percent of patients aren't diagnosed until it has already metastasized, so it's important to talk to your doctor soon about your risk level.

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National Cancer Institute

American Cancer Society

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