Monitoring Your Progress

Your doctor will do blood tests regularly, throughout your treatment, to monitor the side effects of your chemotherapy. The CA-125 blood test may also be used to gauge the effectiveness of treatment.

After your treatment is complete, your doctor will likely want to schedule regular check-ups. You should also watch for any unusual symptoms, such as:

• abdominal bleeding
• shortness of breath
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• vaginal bleeding

Most women have some of these symptoms occasionally, but if you experience these symptoms over a prolonged period, you should see your doctor.

What Happens If the Cancer Does Come Back?

You doctor will discuss the best treatment strategy for you. However, recurrences are most often treated with more chemotherapy, often using a different combination of drugs.

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