Radical hysterectomy for ovarian cancer

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Avatar f tn there is a CA125 test for ovarian cancer but it is not accurate at diagnosing ovarian cancer. Is this similar to the HP4 test? Regardless of diagnostic tests, a frozen section done while you are under anesthesia should dictate whether or not the ovary is removed. But the surgical consent forms are typically written to protect the doctor and allow him/her to remove whatever he deems "necessary." I wish I had not signed the consent form as it was written.
Avatar f tn The DaVinci Robot adds a helpful tool for complex surgery such as radical cancer surgery (radical hysterectomy) or surgery on people who may be challenging because of their size (very over weight).
Avatar f tn Ovarian cancer is not associated with cervical cancer. However after a radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer, the preserved ovaries are more likely to produce big ovarian cysts. This may be due to the altered blood supply to the ovaries after hysterectomy. Also when removing ovaries as a second surgery after hysterectomy, there is more scar tissue and more chance of a remnant syndrome. I agree with Neta. If you are not getting a satisfactory reccomendation, please get a second opinion.
Avatar f tn Hi all, My mom just got told that her ovarian cancer has come back, sooner than they thought it would. She's 63 years old, and they caught the cancer when she was already in stage 3 She's already had a radical hysterectomy and now it's come back and they found the cancer in a couple lymph nodes. The impression I'm getting from the doctors is that this is a reallly bad sign, but they're going to do chemo next week, but this time they'll only give her carbo.
Avatar n tn I had a radical hysterectomy followed by chemotherapy for ovarian cancer in '07. I have had a terrible time losing weight, I cry easily, I have hot flashes, and insomnia. I cannot take HRT due to my cancer and family history of breast cancer. Are there any natural products I can use to help any of these symptoms? Will soy milk be of any help or am I putting myself at risk of breast cancer.
Avatar m tn I would suggest going into talk to her about the surgery and if she does not answer your questions or still leaves you unsatisfied with the answer, I would get a second opinion. It does seem to be a very radical surgery for such a small risk. I would certainly put my foot down if they told me that I would need to have a hysterectomy especially at my age. I'm 19 and I have the same risk for cancer as you with my Tumors. Did they tell you what type of tumor it is?
Avatar n tn t sound like cancer. Ovarian cysts are not usually cancerous either ------ the hysterectomy may seem extreme, but if she doesn't need the equipment removing it just takes away one more potential worry for later. Don't worry yet ---- just let her do what she needs to do, support her, and wait for the good news that everything is benign.
Avatar f tn I know it is related to these other condition. But I keep reading that a level after at 10 or over on CEA of 10.0 is most often not related to these benign conditions. In the past 4 months it has risen from around 5 to 7.2 to 8.8 to, now, 9.9. I have an ovarian mass that has caused a significant amount of pain and difficulty in my life and progressively gotten worse. I know it's hard to judge but has anyone had the experience of it rising and being free of conditions in cancer.
Avatar n tn Wow. Sorry to hear about your mom and sister but don't panic yet. I think you really have to be followed closely by your gyn and perhaps they could do bi-annual tranvaginal ultrasounds to look for cysts that are forming. That would be one way to keep a check on the ovaries before a mass has the chance to grow and spread. Ultimately, that will be a personal decision for you to make, but, knowing what I know now after having had a radical hysterctomy, I recommend you avoid it.
Avatar n tn So glad to hear you avoided hysterectomy! Thanks for posting your experience! Yes, hysterectomy IS a destructive surgery displacing bladder and bowel (uterus separates and keeps them where they belong) as well as spine, hips, and rib cage since the uterine ligaments are the pelvis' support structures. Thankfully, you had an ethical and honest medical professional. I was not so lucky and am now suffering the many adverse effects of hysterectomy and ovary removal.
Avatar f tn My concern is leaving the ovaries and fallopian tubes to futher increase the chances of ovarian cancer. I have also have had a history of abnormal pap smears.What do I need to be concerned about?
Avatar n tn I have just been told today that after a routine smear test they found mild discariosis cells. I was listening to my doctor but i still dont really understand what it means. She says that they will probably go away on their own and to wait 6months for another smear test. Is this the right thing to be doing?
534546 tn?1225027975 Dear Suzy, You have three family members who have passed away from ovarian or peritoneal cancer. They were in their 50's. This strongly suggests that you may be at risk for ovarian/peritoneal cancer. About 10% of women who experience this cancer have a gene mutation BRCA1 or BRCA 2. For those women who have this gene mutation, they also have a very high risk of breast cancer. You should consider getting tested.
Avatar m tn The symptoms for endo, adeno, cysts, and cancer are all similar. That is why it is so hard to dx ovarian cancer. As far as removing the uterus. That is purely your decision, don't let the doctor tell you it has to because it don't unless its cancer. There are treatments for endo. I'm not to familiar with adeno. Maybe try to get a 2nd opinion before the surgery, and see what their perspective is regarding the removal of your uterus.
Avatar f tn t remember the term for it), but I had a radical hysterectomy done. My gynecologic oncologist, who is one of the best in the country, emphasized that this is NOT cancer since the cells are atypical and not malignant. However, it is also not "benign." It's somewhere in between. The treatment is follow up exams. He said that if it reoccurs in "20 or 30 years" it will again be a borderline mass.
195145 tn?1255636447 t there a blood test they can give you now for Ovarian Cancer risk? Maybe someone else can give you the name of the test. I would start there. Have another oppinion. If it were me, I think I would take his advice VERY seriously. You want to be sure and be there for your daughter of which you have been blessed with. Yes I would think he would not say this to you frivolously!
Avatar n tn Women with the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have a 56% to 84% lifetime risk of breast cancer. Lifetime risk of ovarian cancer increases by 36% to 63% for women with BRCA1 and by 10% to 27% for those with BRCA2.
Avatar f tn SHE KNEW there was a problem just by how she felt. She did have other issues and ended up having a radical hysterectomy. Just remember that your doctor is or at least should be a phone call away and for peace of mind, I hope you have mentioned this pain to the doctor, so that if he or she wanted to further evaluate the chest pressure, then you could at least rule out other problems.
Avatar n tn BHRT is a great thing. It helped lot of my friends after hysterectomies. I had hysterectomy (radical one) but did not take anything for replacing hormones.In my age I didn't want to. Instead I changed my diet drastically and stopped using anything that had chemicals in it.I mean anything.Started on VITAMINS and MINERALS right away ...I had few hot flushes but nothing like my gyno explained I will have.Vitamin C helps a lot and so Vit D in large amounts.
Avatar f tn it was not until that tissue was looked at did they find the cancer. stage 1b1. I am actually scheduled for a radical hysterectomy tomorrow!! The pap is not 100% if its not pappped in the exact spot sometimes the cancer can be missed. Also I bleed and ended up in the hosp after the biopsy cause i had a few bleeders.. I would go see doc and get silver nitrate and that honey paste stuff to stop the bleeding. Good luck.
Avatar n tn I wanted to say how sorry I'am for your you and your sister. I have no personal knowledge on your question I'm hoping someone will have some answers for you. Try posting your question up in the ask a dr forum. Good luck and best wishes to you and your sister.
1043568 tn?1253450188 I am 54 years old and I was still pretty regular before the Tamoxifen. My gynecologist is recommending that I get a radical (abdominal) hysterectomy since I am still having periods. I had a D&C last year and had a benign polyp removed. Just had a trans-vaginal ultrasound 2 weeks ago and everything was fine.
Avatar f tn No one is a doctor here and a public forum does not substitute for medical care. I have a mother in law who suffered and died from ovarian cancer. It's a wicked cancer. The issue is that all signs of it are subtle and seem gastrointestinal related until it is in final stages. That is when it is typically diagnosed. Bathroom issues, bloating, yes, some weight gain in the middle, stomach, abdominal issues, etc. are early symptoms.
Avatar n tn nt performed by a gynea oncologist untill this week when i mentioned it. After the surgery to remove the tumour i did have a radical hysterectomy which was performed by my oncologist, i did'nt have chemo or any other treatment, now i am really worried that i might have been under staged. what do you think the chances of this are and what would happen now if that was the case?
Avatar n tn The CA125 is not a reliable disgonistic tool for testing for ovarian cancer, it is best used as a marker in women that have beein diagnosed. Have you thought about another doctor for a 2nd medical priner.