Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
136 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Life Expectancy In Women With Ovarian Tumours?

My aunt has jelly belly tumors along with what they are now saying is Krukenberg ovarian tumor. She has been to MD Anderson, and only known about this for two months. They are now telling her she will die, and to start hospice care. So we went from having surgery for the jelly belly tumors to oh yeah you are going to die. Is there any hope should she look for 2nd, 3rd, 5th opinions?
posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015
Twitter Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 20 Jul 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

A Krukenberg tumor is a malignancy of ovary that has spread to other organs of the body. Mortality usually occurs by 2 years with a median survival of 14 months according to earlier studies. The median overall survival of patients with Krukenberg tumor is reportedly 11, 21.5, 31, and 19.5 months for gastric, colorectal, breath, and other origins respectively.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Life Expectancy In Women With Ovarian Tumours?

Hi, A Krukenberg tumor is a malignancy of ovary that has spread to other organs of the body. Mortality usually occurs by 2 years with a median survival of 14 months according to earlier studies. The median overall survival of patients with Krukenberg tumor is reportedly 11, 21.5, 31, and 19.5 months for gastric, colorectal, breath, and other origins respectively. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician