Ovarian Cancer Progression & Recurrence

Learn why your CA-125 trend matters more than a single result. Discover how to track your nadir, identify recurrence symptoms, and manage biochemical changes.

For decades, ovarian cancer treatment followed a familiar cycle: chemotherapy, remission, recurrence. For patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer, that can quickly become a frustrating cycle. Standard options narrow, responses shorten, and the search for something better becomes urgent. That urgency now has a credible answer. Folate Receptor-alpha (FR-α) is overexpressed in approximately 70% to […]

After an ovarian cancer diagnosis, it’s completely natural to wonder what you can do to stay well. While treatment plays the biggest role in outcomes, research shows that certain lifestyle choices may also support your overall health and may help reduce the risk of cancer returning. These choices are not a guarantee, and they do […]

Finishing treatment for ovarian cancer can bring a mix of relief and uncertainty. Many patients wonder what happens next and how to recognize if the cancer returns. According to Dr. Beth Karlan of UCLA Health, follow-up care is not just about tests, it’s about learning to understand your body, staying connected to your care team, […]

For many people living with ovarian cancer, the possibility of the cancer growing despite treatment (progression) or coming back (recurrence) can feel overwhelming. Preparing for both scenarios can help you feel empowered to make the best decisions for your own care. What do recurrence and progression mean? Recurrence means the cancer has returned after a […]