Table 2 Stage and Features of the Ovarian Tumors
Stage | Features | % 5 year Survival |
|---|---|---|
Stage I | Tumor growth is limited to the one or both the ovaries | 60-90 |
Stage II | Tumor growth in the one or both the ovaries with extension in the pelvis | 37-66 |
Stage III | Tumor growth involves one or both ovaries with extension and intraperitoneal metastasis extended to the bowel, to the lining of the abdominal cavity, or to the lymph nodes | 5-50 |
Stage IV | Tumor growth in one or both ovaries with distant metastases to other organs such as lungs liver or in the chest | 0-17 |