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Worried about large ovarian cyst, possible cancer and operation

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Kath_T
Kath_T

Hi Everyone

I am 60 and was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst on Tuesday after a routine scan on my gallbladder.  The cyst is 8.7cm x 5.5cm approx 31/2 inches by 21/2 inches)  I had a CA125 blood test on Thursday afternoon because, although most of the cyst looks to be fluid, there is a solid part to it too (but don't know the result yet).  I am really worried about what is going to happen to me, whether it is cancer or not, but also how the operation will be done with such a big cyst.  Could they still do this with keyhole or will it need to be the bigger operation?

My doctor has referred me to the consultant as urgent to be seen within two weeks, but she is now on holiday until Tuesday so I cannot talk to her..

Has anyone else been in a similar situation (especially at my age)?  How did they do the operation and what did they remove, just the cyst, the ovaries as well, or more?  How long did it take to get over it?

I would be very grateful for any information anyone can give me please?

Best wishes

Kathy

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  • julie2510
    julie2510 Kath_T

    Posted

    Hi Kath hope you are well love and recovering good.Thats good news then that its a standered letter.Oh i feel so depressed went to the doctors last Tues and told her and she said it was my hormones so she put me on antidepressants ubtil i can go on HRT but i havnt took them.I went to holland and barrete and got some stuff.I have never felt this down i cant even stay in n my own i have to keep visiting everyone i no its horrible.Im still waiting for my ultra scan as well.
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T julie2510

      Posted

      Hi Julie.  I'm so sorry you are feeling so poorly.  I went through the menopause at 42, so haven't had those terrible symptoms since my op.  But I can remember what it was like when I did go through it.  Have tried anything herbal like black cohosh or st John's wort to tied you over?  They might help a bit - I used to take natural remedies until I went on HRT.  They didn't work as well as HRT but did help a bit.  When can you start your HRT?
  • julie2510
    julie2510 Kath_T

    Posted

    My doctor said i can go onto HRT when ive had my ultra scan
  • Kath_T
    Kath_T

    Posted

    I didn't get the news I'd hoped for.  They found cancer on the outside of my ovary so I have to go back in to have everything else removed, and most probably chemo.  At the moment I am so shocked and upset, especially after the awful experience I had before, particularly with regard to my hospital stay.  Now it looks like I might have to be in there for around 5 to 7 days unless they can do it keyhole again.

    Has anyone else been in the position of having to go back in for a second op please?

    xxx Kathy

    • l95692
      l95692 Kath_T

      Posted

      Oh Kathy. I am so sorry to hear your news. You've been through so much already. I wish there was something I could do, and that I were there to give you a hug.

      I will be praying for strengh for you. It won't be easy, but hang in there. You can get through this!

      Lots of hugs, XXXXXXX

      Lorena

  • Kath_T
    Kath_T

    Posted

    Didn't get the news I had hoped for.  They found cancer on the outside of my ovary so I have to go back in for further surgery - they can't be certain if it is anywhere else - and will probably have chemo.  Has anyone else had experience of this?

    I'm very upset at the moment and in shock.

    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch Kath_T

      Posted

      Kath I'm so so sorry.

      You've been through alot and come out the other side, the first op. See this, if you can, as stage two forgetting as far as you can what has gone before and concentrating on this new and unwelcome chapter facing it head on.

      Look forward and not back that way you can concentrate all your energies on the end goal - health.

      Big big hugs

      Taz xxxx

    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch

      Posted

      Yes I did have to have a second op after something was found at a first but not after the latest operation, though that may yet be to come.
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T Tazchurch

      Posted

      Thanks Taz.  I'm hoping they've caught it early (they think stage 1c) but it is all so daunting.  How well did you recover after your second op and how long after the first one was it?

      xxxx Kathy

    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch Kath_T

      Posted

      Second ops are, for some reason, often easier to recover from than the first. I found it so but as I said before everyone is different.

      Just over 2wks.

      Ring the My Ovacome nurses on the number I left earlier though I will message it to you as soon as I can

      Big hugs

      Taz xxx

    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch

      Posted

      Just got off the phone to a friend, twelve years ago she had womb cancer so everything was removed, pathology found Ovarian cancer as well, she has an inherited syndrome that is rare, talk about a double whammy!! Anyway she asked me to reassure you that she is still very much alive and kicking 😊

      She is living proof of how far things have come and how beatable cancer is.

      Big big hugs

      Taz xxx

    • Kath_T
      Kath_T Tazchurch

      Posted

      Thanks Taz.  That's reassuring.  I hope I do recover easier.  I will try and ring the Ovacome nurse tomorrow.
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T Tazchurch

      Posted

      That is reassuring Taz. Do you know what grade her ovarian cancer was.  Did she have chemo after?  That poor lady.  So glad she is well now.  Please give her my best wishes.

      Big hugs back

      xxxx Kathy

    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch Kath_T

      Posted

      Not sure, seeing her tomorrow so will check
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch

      Posted

      Pretty sure higher grade than you but not sure about chemo.
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