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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

    Yeah you are right Taz you should be a doctor honey.It makes me feel better when i talk to people xxxx

     

  • julie2510
    julie2510 Kath_T

    Posted

    Hi Kath did you have your blood test today.I had my CT scan today had to have a drink and when i got there i had to have candler with blue dye going in my arm.So i have to wait now for my results they said it will be next week.
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T julie2510

      Posted

      Hi Julie

      I had the cannula and blue dye CT scan yesterday.  Do you mean the CA125 blood test?  If so, I had that a couple of weeks ago.  I am seeing the consultant on Wednesday next week so should have my results then.  It's such a worrying time isn't it?

      Kathyxx

  • julie2510
    julie2510 Kath_T

    Posted

    Oh Kath ive been googling and that makes it worse.You wont believe how scared i am i am petrified.My husbands on nights one of my daughters are working and my other one is out with her boyfriend.So i am sat hereon my own just thinking and scarng myself.
    • Kath_T
      Kath_T julie2510

      Posted

      Perhaps best not to look anything else up. xxx Kathy
  • julie2510
    julie2510 Kath_T

    Posted

    No ive just said that a friend of mine defantly not
  • l95692
    l95692 Kath_T

    Posted

    Hi all,

    Just heard from my doctor and the pathology came out clean!  I am sooooo relieved, I want to go out and have a drink. Actually, make that many, many drinks.

    I don't know what I would have done without everyone's amazing support. Kath and Taz, I really, really love you! Your care and words of wisdom are so important for everyone in this community.

    I will continue praying that ALL of you are included in the 95% benign range. You are all wonderful, wonderful, blessed people, and I can't wait to hear your good news too.

    Lorena

     

    • Kath_T
      Kath_T l95692

      Posted

      Lorena, that's such good news.  It is, obviously, such a relief for you!  Now you can move on with the rest of your life and do all those things you wanted to do but put on hold!

      Sending you lots of love.

      xx Kathy

    • julie2510
      julie2510 l95692

      Posted

      That is fantastic news so pleased for you Lorena.You can enjoy life now with no worries good health my love xxx
  • l95692
    l95692 Kath_T

    Posted

    Hi everyone!

    Just heard from my doctor and the pathology came out clean!  I am sooooo relieved, I want to go out and have a drink. Actually, make that many, many drinks.

    I don't know what I would have done without everyone's amazing support. Kath and Taz, I really, really love you! Your care and words of wisdom are so important for everyone in this community.

    I will continue praying that ALL of you are included in the 95% benign range. You are all wonderful, wonderful, blessed people, and I can't wait to hear your good news too.

    Lorena

    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch l95692

      Posted

      I am so glad and raise a virtual glass

      Big hugs

      Taz xxx

    • livi45947
      livi45947 l95692

      Posted

      Congratulations Lorena! So pleased for you! You must feel like a huge weight is lifted and get your life back to normal. How amazing. Did your GP tell you the results or was it your gynea surgeon?? Mum had her op last Thursday 16th of Oct and weve been told she will get a letter through the post with a post op meeting with gynea-onc doctor who will give her the pathology results. Ws this similar to your result procedure?
    • l95692
      l95692 livi45947

      Posted

      Thanks Livi,

      Sorry I did not respond sooner. I was away from the computer for a couple of days.

      Afther I came out of the anesthesia, the surgeon, who is my GYN, said the cyst looked very "clean," but that we would need to wait until the pathology results came back to know it conclusevely.  We got the results about 8 days later, and everything was fine.

      How is your mom feeling? Is she healing okay?

      My keyholes are almost 100% healed. By belly is back to normal and I feel no pain. If fact, all the symptoms I had before the surgery (back and pelvis pain) hare completely gone.  I can't wait to go back to teaching karate (I miss my students), but that will have to wait a bit. I am taking Xarelto (to prevent blood clots) so I am off contact activities for a few more weeks.

      I will keep sending good vibes to your mom!

      XXX

      Lorena

       

  • Kath_T
    Kath_T

    Posted

    Thought I would just share my good news.  My doctor rang me this afternoon to say she had looked at my CT scan results and it was 'highly unlikely' it is cancer!  She said it is either a dermoid cyst or a borderline ovarian tumour which could turn cancerous if not removed.  This is such a relief.  Obviously I still have the operation to face but at least I know it's probably not cancer.

    I still haven't had the date for my op yet though.

    xx Kathy

    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch Kath_T

      Posted

      So pleased. Onwards and upwards as they say. After all this the op itself seems like a breeze I can tell you smile
    • l95692
      l95692 Kath_T

      Posted

      That is wonderful news, Kath!! I am so happy for you. Docs tend to be conservative about these things, so if she sounds this positive, then she is almost 100% sure of it.

      Now, on to the easy stuff: the surgery cheesygrin I will keep praying for you!

      XXX Lorena

       

    • Kath_T
      Kath_T l95692

      Posted

      Thanks Lorena.  Just got to get through the consultant appointment today, then should be a step nearer to the op, which I don't have an appointment for yet.

      Hope you are still recovering well?

      xx Kathy

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