Solid Mass found on ovary-surgery 2/22

[kcmom1]

Hi everyone,
I have a rather long story, but just looking for more info.  My ct scan found a solid mass 4.1 cm x 2.9 x 3.1 and it is located on my right ovary with an enhancing fluid cyst and they found free fluid.  It is right behind my sigmoid colon, so could be associated with my colon as well.  I have had alot of symptoms and waited until my yearly exam to discuss it with my primary Dr.  I have endometeriosis, stage IV, and had already had a partial hysterectomy.  I decided to keep both my ovaries for hormones.  But after hearing my symptoms and for how long I have had them, she ordered a CT scan.  

Just saw my gyno/endo specialist and he scared me to death today.  He read the results and he drew on paper how big it is and then he reached out for my hand and said we need to do surgery as soon as I can fit it in my schedule.  He said i need both ovaries removed and will try to keep it laproscopic, but may have to do abdominal surgery with my history.  I point blank asked him if I could have cancer.  He just sat there, and took a second to answer. He said he does not know for sure, so let's do the surgery and just take the ovaries out along with any endo and do a biopsy on the mass. He seemed very worried.  So now I am scared.  My greatgrandmother died of ovarian cancer when she was 30.  I am 32.  

My symptoms include diahrrea for over 6 months, full stomach, I can't eat much anymore, lost about 15 lbs since thanksgiving, bowel pain, abdominal pain and fatigue from the diahrrea.  I just thought my endo was returning so I put it off hoping it would get better.  But it just keeps getting worse.

So, what happens if they find cancer in this mass?  What happens next?  

[gls2824]

Speak frankly with your gyn/endo doctor.  As him if he works in tandem with a gyn/oc meaning if there's any suspicion when they go in there that a gyn oc will be on call to complete the surgery.  I agree, you only get one chance at this so make sure the best qualified will be there if you need them.

[Bonnie66]

Hey - I'm 44 and was having heavy bleeding, clotting (doc did ultrasound for fibriods, they found a tumor on my ovary) and I'm freaking totally out..sooo, know that I'm here for you.
Also, I agree, see an oncologist, my CA125 was elevated (tho that doesnt mean much) I was approved as a candidate with the best ovary-oncologist expert in the city.  (And that is the biggest relief - to be in good hands)
FYI - a lot of medical-progress has been made since your great grandmother -- soooo stay strong!!! One day at a time!  

[Jane39]

We all understand this is a very worrisome time for you, but please you only get one chance at this, you truly should see a gyn/oncologist for this surgery.  Take one step at a time, don't look into things too much, but with your history, you truly need to see a oncologist.

Keep us updated, please.