Borderline ovca recurrence

[amberfaith]

Hi,

I was diagnosed with borderline ovarian cancer in 2007 when I was 31 years old,  and subsequently had my left ovary removed, and 6 rounds of taxol/carboplatim chemo.  In March 2010 a PET scan showed cysts on my other ovary which were complex and later during surgery determined to be another borderline tumor.  4 days later, further review determined that it was actually micro-invasive.  I just had the ovary removed, and washings during the surgery showed abnormal cells in the washing and on the bladder.  

Does anyone know of any similar cases and recommended treatment?  I really don't want to have chemo again, and I'm not really sure what abnormal cells could mean.  If they are borderline abnormal or malignant....I have to wait 5 days until a committee meet and determine how it will be treated.  Am scared that this is a cancer recurrence...I thought that borderline cancer had a relatively positive outcome, but now am very scared.

Thanks for any information or advice.

[Heffmeister]

HI, not sure I can be alot of help but I've also received a dx of a borderline tumor this year and I am 32 years old. Mine was a mucinous cyst. The info I've been given is that chemo is not not effective in borderline treatment as they are so slow growing. I'm having discussions on as to whether to keep my remaining ovary and my consultant tells me there is a 10-15% chance of getting another borderline tumor on the other ovary so therefore why close follow up is needed. From reading on this forum and others it does seem that occasionally the other ovary can get a frank ovarian cancer instead of borderline. Maybe ask the doctor on the expert panel forum? Try not to stress until you know for sure what's going on...it sounds like you are in good hands

[amberfaith]

Hi, yes, I am seeing a gyne-onc. Has anyone had abnormal cells after a cancer diagnosis that haven't been malignant and didn't need treatment?

[hopeshell]

Are you seeing a gynecologic oncologist?   The fact that they have now deemed your cancer micro-invasive, it likely behaves more like a low grade carcinoma which is more worrisome.   I would wait to see what the review committee says about treatment.  But, if for some reason you aren't seeing a gynecologic oncologist, please find one right away.   There are others on this board who have had that diagnosis.  Hopefully, they will come along and answer and can give you first hand experience.