Why is platelet count above normal after ovarian cancer surgery?

I had colon surgery (surgeries) and my platelet counts were extremely elevated after each one. We determined that it was just the way my body responded to inflammation. At one time, my platelets were in the 1,000.

Did you take any medication to lower it? Do you remember how long it took to come down to a normal range?
I hope all is well with you now. Thank you for your reply.

Platelets often rise in acute illness or inflammation. Then they gradually return to normal. Most doctors would check your platelets again after a couple of weeks, to determine whether or not they are trending toward normal. If not, you may need to be on an anti-platelet drug. Are you taking any blood thinners?

@charlotte12 Did your doctor provide you with an explanation of the rise in platelets? I've had surgery and radiation for endometrial cancer and so I understand your worry about survival rates. Did you ask your doctor this question about any association between higher platelets and survival?

3 days after surgery I started taking a prescribed blood thinner, Eliquis, 2 x a day, for 28 days. When I start chemo, I will have a weekly blood draw, maybe the platelets will be checked then too.
Thanks for your reply.

one of the oncology nurses answered:
"the platelet count does not correlate to your prognosis
or your survival. Good news!!"
I don't know if that's the oncologist position-I will clarify it.

@charlotte12 Yes, clarifying the information about the platelets with your oncologist is a good plan. When will you get to talk with the oncologist?

I have an appointment next week, not sure if I see him or just the nurse.

the platelets get checked weekly-as well as other blood components

How are your platelets doing? How are YOU doing? Did you get good answers to your questions?