Survival rates for ovarian cancer

Some people with cancer may want to know the survival rates for their type of
cancer. Others may not find the numbers helpful, or may even not want to know
them. If you decide that you dont want to know them, stop reading here and skip to
the next section.
The 5-year survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who live at least 5
years after their cancer is diagnosed. Of course, many people live much longer than
5 years. Five-year relative survival rates compare the number of people who are still
alive 5 years after their cancer was found to the survival of others the same age
who dont have cancer. This is a better way to see the impact that cancer can have
on survival.
To get 5-year survival rates, doctors look at people who were treated at least 5
years ago. Improvements in treatment since then may result in a better outlook for
people now being found with ovarian cancer.
These numbers provide an overall picture, but keep in mind that every persons
case is unique and the statistics cant predict exactly what will happen to you. Talk
with your cancer care team if you have questions about your own chances of a cure,
or how long you might survive your cancer. They know your situation best.
Invasive epithelial ovarian cancer
Stage

Relative 5-year
Survival Rate

89%

IA

94%

IB

91%

IC

80%

II

66%

IIA

76%

IIB

67%

IIC

57%

III

34%

IIIA

45%

IIIB

39%

IIIC

35%

IV

18%

Ovarian tumors of low malignant potential

Stage

Relative 5-year
Survival Rate

99%

II

98%

III

96%

IV

77%

Last Medical Review: 04/22/2013

Last Revised: 02/06/2014
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