Thursday, January 13, 2022

MORE ON A SECOND SURGERY


                                  Linda in a skinny phase

                                 Probably about 1985

                                               Cougar Divide

Here is more on recent trials to determine whether a second operation after relapse from ovarian cancer is warranted.  Turns out it may be – under fairly tightly constrained circumstances.  Three studies are discussed: one from the United States which found a second surgery ineffective, one from China which found it useful – and, finally a study from Europe showing it to be effective (in prolonging life) if the situation is right.  I guess the main lessons here are: (1) don’t have absolute faith in what the folks in white coats say, and (2) be sure to get treated by real experts in the field. 

I find this bit of news destressing, but we will of course muddle on..   

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2022/ovarian-cancer-return-surgery-desktop-iii?cid=eb_govdel 

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