I have got myself into a bit of a state again. Had ovaries removed 4 weeks ago. Feel fine. Got a letter Tuesday to say see consultant the next next regarding results. When I saw him he said the cyst on the right ovary was borderline, not to worry, 98% chance it hasn't spread. Got to have ct scan to make sure. All this is fine. I don't have to see him for a year. He said nothing to worry about. But on my notes at the end he wrote stage 1c. That doesn't make sense to me cos surely that means cancer. I'm trying so hard to focus on the 98% and the yearly appointments but obviously now I'm scared the scan may show something despite my ca125 was only 8 and I had an MRI in December which was all clear. They only removed because of family history and as a precaution.
I feel so depressed. Haven't eaten since Tuesday and don't want to get out of bed
I received a phonecall a week after my surgery to tell me that my cysts were borderline. I haven't got an appointment for another 3 weeks so they cannot be massively concerned. However, my Macmillan nurse said that borderline tumours are staged in the same was as a cancerous tumour is and that the borderline means it appears as cancer but doesn't act/behave like a cancer.
Sorry that I don't have a massive amount of information but I thought just knowing that may ease your mind a little bit.
I hope your recovery and next appointment go well for you xx
Thank you so much It's all so confusing. It seems they give you good news on one hand then take it away with another. They just don't give you enough information and it's hard when your sitting there to take it all in. You have been so helpful. Thanks again and I hope all goes well with your next appointment x
And I'm not entirely sure why I have a Macmillan nurse. After my MRI scan I was referred to a cancer specialist because of the appearance of the cysts on the MRI and the Macmillan nurse was with me on that appointment and for my pre op. She then saw me at the hospital after my operation and has been my post op support until I see the cancer specialist again. So it's all very daunting that I still have that specialist and a Macmillan nurse but I think they are just following through to the end of my post op treatment so that I have had the same people maybe
That's great you have that support. It's so different in different hospitals and depends where you are in the country I think. I hope everything goes well for you 😊
Iv just fully read that link. I can't thank you enough for how better that's made me feel. People like you truly are a Godsend. Best wishes and please let me know how things go for you x
I would definately do a double check ... you can always make an appointment with your GP who can go through it but for your peace of mind I would ask to talk it through with someone. Great news it was borderline but be vigilant and never worry to see someone if you are worried.