post surgery mass found

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hi all i wonder if anyone can help with this new problem. mum (stage 3 ovca), had full op and everything removed approx. 9 weeks ago. has had a lot of tummy pain since, took her to emergency room yesterday as she was doubled over in pain from right side of abdomen, has had x-ray bloods and ultrasound done, doc will be seeing her in the morning, the docs have said they have found a mass at appendix area, she has been put on anti-biotics, what could this be??, an infection on appendix? post surgery problems? surely it cant be a growth so soon after surgery, all her obs and bloods are great, has anyone any info on this matter please?? thanking you in advance.

kaz39 · Answer

hi thanks for your message, mums just had her appendics out this morning, so were just hoping it is only appendicitis, this is all an absolute nightmare isnt it?? i hope your mum is ok and will soon be out of hospital, i know what you mean my mum is fine then something else happens and thats how it goes on, its like a rollercoaster. will be thinking of you and your mum also. x

kaz39 · Answer

hi there thanks for your reply, no mum didnt have appendix removed thats what we are worried about. she is still in hospital has been put on anti-biotics, should get some results back today, we are just scared that something malignant is on the appendix. thanks

finkaz · Answer

Hi,sorry to hear bout your mum, mines back in hospital again 2nd time since surgery, thing seem to be going fine  for about a week then oops we,re off again.  Keep your spirits up, I hope its nothing too serious, thinking of you.

MickeyVicki · Answer

Was her appendix removed during the other surgery?  If not, then there is a great chance that her appendix is inflammed or infected.  And even if the appendix was removed, there is still a chance of infection and inflammation.   Unless your mother has an extremely aggressive form of cancer, then it is more likely to be a result of the surgery, or perhaps more clearly I should state, "the healing process after the surgery."

When does your mum next see her gyn or onco?

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