I just want it all gone, i have had cervical cancer, eptopic pregnancy, scar tissue and cyst. I am just soooo tired of it all.
Hi there
it sounds like you are in good hands with a doctor who is carefully thinking about the options.
please let us know how your surgery goes
take care
Thank you so much for your response. My Dr. had originally mentioned having a gyn/oncologist present but since my Ca125 came back normal, he is not sure if it is necessary. Is that something I should insist on? He has told me that there is a possibility of having to convert to a laparotomy. I have had prior exploratory surgery for ITP when I was 16 and there may be scar tissue that would interfere with the laprascope. I have read that mucinous tumors don't produce Ca125. I seem to be comforted by numbers but it's not very comforting when 50% of Stage I cancer doesn't produce an elevated CA125.
Dear Jcrow,
It sounds like you have gotten very good care. I agree with your doctor's recommendation. Most cysts are benign. You know your body and you are probably right about this cyst being present for awhile. But ultimately, until you have a biopsy, you cannot know if it is benign or malignant. I agree with Peaches comments as well.
As far as questions for your doctor, you should ask:
-what is the chance of converting to a laparotomy? How is the recovery time different?
(2 weeks versus 6 weeks)
-what are the plans if a malignant cyst is found? Do you want to have a more extensive surgery with the removal of the uterus both ovaries and tubes and staging biopsies on the same day or to have a bigger surgery rescheduled to a different day?
-does your doctor feel a gyn oncologist should be available for back up?
best wishes to both of you for your upcoming surgery
Is there a specific reason you are opting to have your ovaries removed...if you don't mind me asking of course. I would like to keep mine if possible to acoid the whole surgical menopause thing. I am having my tubes tied though.
I think that both of ours are likely benign with such low Ca125 levels. Unless we are in that 50%. I am trying so hard not to worry about it....easier said than done as I'm sure you know all too well!
I hope all goes well for you too!
Janet
Hello, I am 39 and having my surgery 3/28 for a 10cm cyst. It was found during my routine exam. I was told it has 1 septation with no abdominal fluid. My CA 125 was 4. I have opted to have both my ovaries removed (they are all i have left there anyway) I dont understand all the dr. terms but as mine are telling me, they just wont know till they do a good ole biopsy. I hope all goes well for you.