Hysterectomy for borderline ovarian cancer

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Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with oc stage 3a in 2006, recurrence in 2008, have been on a clinical trial that saved my life for the last 20 months. Ovarian cancer is a rare and dangerous cancer. If there is any thought that you mkight now have it, or that you might EVER get it, TAKE NO CHANCES. Your doc should be doing a fast analysis immediately during surgery and also sending the tissue off for a really indepth analysis as well. But the immediate analysis may tell you if ANY cancer cells are there.
656485 tn?1226592447 Hi Sue, I was diagnosed with Low Malignant Potential (LMP) Serous Stage 1 Borderline ovarian cancer in 2002. My frozen section at surgery came back borderline, the final pathology came back borderline, and my dr recommended a second opinion on the pathology as borderline is a tricky diagnosis. There are different types of borderline as well and one called MPSC is more agressive. My 3rd pathology was done by a pathologist that specialized in gynological pathology.
1193817 tn?1264935040 Hi I was 32 when diagnosed with serous borderline ovarian cancer in 2002. This type of tumor looks like cancer but doesn't act like cancer. Because borderline pathology is tricky my doctor recommended a second opinion on the pathology just to make sure. At the time I had my diagnosis they recommended a total hysterectomy as well. Which I had a year and half later. Nowadays, once the diagnosis is confirmed to be borderline, they tend to not recommend hysterectomies anymore.
Avatar n tn ve had a hysterectomy, but they found 2 tumors on one of your ovaries, what was taken when you had your hysterectomy? There is no way for a doc to confirm you have cancer without a biopsy done, your tumors could be benign. It's very smart for him to be sending you to an onc, you want to make sure there will be a onc/gyn doing the surgery. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! I'm not sure why he told you you would need a round of chemo without knowing 100% that you have cancer...
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with serous borderline ovarian cancer in 2002. A borderline diagnosis is tricky pathology and my doctor had a second opinion done on the pathology (by a specialist in gyno pathology) to be certain. Thankfully it came back the same diagnosis at stage 1a. Yours is interesting that you basically have two different types. Chemo is not usually recommended for borderline serous tumours, I'm not sure about mucinous though, you may want to research that one.
Avatar f tn If unsucessful also have a hysterectomy to avoid ovarian cancer. what is your thoughts on this? I am afraid ivf will increase cancer risk and I dont know if hysterectomy is to big of an operation to do if there really the need to remove everything. Please contact me as I cant sleep or think. I am very concerned.
963857 tn?1247221541 t want to be looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life if I am a high risk factor for ovarian cancer but also dont want to be paranoid and over react. Besides my own history, my aunt (mother's sister) died from ovarian cancer.
1193817 tn?1264935040 Hi I asked about my serous borderline ovarian tumour and thanks for the reply. I know a hysterectomy is the right way to go. I think my consulant is very concerned with the fact even though the is a serous borderline ovarian tumour the CA-125 the test always came back normal. Which is why he doesn't want me to risk my health. But what I can't understand is why nothing showed up in my blood?
Avatar f tn I was staged 11a borderline serous ovarian cancer in 2009. Had hysterectomy in november 2008. should I be worried about it going to full blown cancer.
Avatar f tn m seeing and is doing the surgery. I do have a family history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. I guess where I have a 7 month old I am just wanting to be very pro active and if there is a chance of having it turn into something I'd rather have the hysterectomy and know for sure it's gone then find it at a later stage down the road. Originally it was just going to be an oopherectomy. And if its benign it still will be just the ovary removed.
Avatar f tn The overall prognosis is wonderful for this early stage of cancer. However, there is no way to know for sure the type of mass without surgical removal and pathology. Since you are so close to the normal age for menopause, I would opt to have the hysterectomy and remove the possibility of having another mass in the future. I know the borderline category is controversial and there is not an agreement among professionals about the borderline category.
Avatar f tn Back in 2008 I had a serous borderline tumor. I had a complete hysterectomy including both ovaries and omentum. I went to the ER for abdominal pain and they did a CT of my abdomen. With that, they found a 9mm lesion that they believe is a cyst in both kidneys and a 2mm lesion believed to be a cyst in my liver. My gynecologist was not concerned about the liver at all and ordered an ultrasound of the kidney but really believed those are cysts too.
Avatar f tn I was 32 when my left adnexal complex cyst was diagnosised as Stage 1a serous pappilary Low Malignant Potential ovarian cancer which is also called Borderline Ovarian cancer. I received surgery only and also opted for a complete hysterectomy a year later on the advise of my dr. Your specific type is a little different than mine so you may want to check with Dr Goodman on the Ask the Dr board.
Avatar n tn Nine years I had ovarian cancer. With a hysterectomy and chemo therapy, I have remained cancer free. My question is: can ovarian cancer return?
414018 tn?1268611672 The prognosis is very good no matter what stage but they can recur. I have read follow up should be the same as other ovarian cancer...every three months at first and less frequent with time. Did you have TAH/BSO? I have read it is recommended to have all removed after pregnancy if you had a fertility sparing surgery. Recurrences tend to be later with borderline tumors. Good luck to you.
Avatar n tn in 2007 I had serous-mucinous borderline ovarian cancer mass removed. adhesions to bowel. no implants. f/u now every 6 mos. w/transvaginal u/s and abdominal u/s. brac1 and 2 are negative. no sx. i am 50 in in menopause. My prior gynonc was ok to watch and monitor-he moved out of state. My new gynonc wants to do hysterectomy. WIth the low recurrence rate of this type, are there any alternatives to hysterectomy?
1187318 tn?1266384482 Borderline ovarian cancer is a type of ovarian cancer. Was your biopsy actually positive for borderline ovarian cancer or were the washing positive for pappilary serous ovarian cancer? It's two different things. You might want to clarify with your gyn-onc. Good luck with your surgery next week. Take care.
Avatar f tn A couple of things to remember, GYN/Oncologists treat many benign conditions, they are experts with 3 years additional training, also, they do not spend a big chunk of their time on obstetrics. Ovarian Cancer is a very rare disease. Most ovarian cysts are benign. Ovarian cancer can only be diagnosed through a biopsy. The best thing to do is try to relax, and wait for the answers before panicing or even before researching....
1302337 tn?1273197405 There is no test for ovarian cancer, so there is no way to know if/when a cyst is cancerous until a biopsy is performed during surgery. The symptoms are pretty much the same as far as pelvic pressure and feeling full after a few bites, etc. Most cysts are benign, however, so there is only a very small chance that they are cancer. Best wishes to you.
692998 tn?1257150368 , there is a missconception that borderline tumors and a few other ovarian tumors are not ovarian cancer which is false. They are a very slow growing form of ovarian cancer. You WILL read that some Dr's will still say that these forms of tumors are not cancer, but from what I understand it depends on the type of pathology. There seems to be a corelation to the type of surgery performed and long term outcome.
Avatar n tn s as a guide to determine if you have the most common form of ovarian cancer, approximately 80% of all ovarian cancers are epitheal ovarian cancer which is cancer of the cells on the surface of your ovary. Please keep in mind that CA-125 can be elevated if your menstruating and some other causes of inflamation,conversely CA-125 can be low or zero if you have other forms of ovca.
Avatar n tn The National Cancer Alliance puts the recurrence statistic at 10% for women with Stage 1 ovarian cancer. Should it recur, you want to again catch it early. Good luck Sounds like you'll be ok.
Avatar f tn She did say they were precancer cells but would that also be borderline. I did get a second opinion. They also agreed.
414018 tn?1268611672 my ovarian cancer is stage IIIA and is borderline serous ovarian cancer. i have 4 spots in my pelvis area. the reason my Gyno oncologist suggested a medical menopause was suggested by an American doctor during a board meeting. My biopsies where tested against oestrogen and progesterone receptors and it was found that i had a very strongly positive oestrogen reccptors. what are the chances of it turning invasive? and how long does it normally take?