As a 15-year ovarian cancer survivor, I've suffered occasional isolated re-occurences, the most recent in my mediastynum 3 years ago. I underwent a mediastenectomy followed by gemzar and 3 rounds of radiation treatments. The results were that 1 or 2 affected lymph nodes would disappear and others would develop nearby with each treatment.
I began Avastin treatments at 3 week intervals in February. My latest ptscan was the most positive in years, showing only 1 node remaining, and shrunken at that. We're continuing the treatments in the hope that the area will be cancer-free eventually. If this can even be my "maintenance drug of choice" I will be happy to revert to it as needed. The side effects are minimal - some muscle cramps and lack of energy - a small price to pay. Good luck with your treatments.