Why is the survival rate for ovarian cancer low?
a. Metastasis occurs in over 75% of cases prior to diagnosis, and the cancer has often spread beyond the pelvis.
b. Ovarian cancer usually originates in some other organs and metastasizes to the ovaries.
c. The cancer cannot be detected until it reaches an advanced stage.
d. Most clients also have breast cancer concurrently.
A
The survival rate for ovarian cancer remains low due to the fact that signs and symptoms do not occur until metastasis has occurred.
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