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ovarian cancer scare
| Sun, 12-31-2006 - 11:58am |
My mother died of ovarian cancer five years ago. My sister's gyn insisted she have a hysterectomy (he happened to mom's gyn) and she did. She has nagged me ever since but my gyn didn't push for the surgery and I felt confident everything was going to be ok. Well just a few days after my 54th bd I went for an ultrasound and my gyn called and said there is a spot on my ovary. She said she knows it not a simple cyst filled with fluid but a solid mass. She says everything else is good-no fluid, no other masses in the uterus. There is a slight thickening of the uterine wall but feels that may be menopausal. She originally scheduled me for just an ovary removal by laproscopy but after talking to my sister and cousin who is a nurse I called back and asked them to schedule a complete hysterectomy. My gyn had no problem with that and Tuesday morning I am scheduled for surgery. My sister is unhappy with me because she believes all worry would have been avoided if I just insisted on surgery several years ago. I am confused and terrified at the same time. I am wondering what news awaits for me when I come out of recovery.

Oh I am so sorry you have to be faced with this diagnosis.
Sitting here sending you positive vibes and prayers..............................
Hugs
Philly
Oh what great news.
Thanks for your support. I will check out these boards and see if I can offer the kind thougts that I received. I am going to check out the boards for information about taking care of elderly parents.
Happy New Year to you.
Karen