ovarian cancer

[laragracie]

I am a 49 year old women with a history of ovarian cysts. Last week through ultra sound my dr. found complex cyst on both ovaries. He initially recommended removal of both ovaries. I also have some post menopausal bleeding. The dr. then called me and said he wanted to do a uterine biopsy in his office tomorrow, monday. He had me take a ca-125 and I do not know the results. I am concerned because when I spoke with him on friday he said depending on the in office biopsy he may want to remove my uterus also. He then said if this was the case he would consult with a gynecologist oncologist. I am somewhat concerned that he is jumping ahead,  by recommending hysto before he knows results of biopsy. Could it be because of the results of the ca-125 or the cat scan I had. He has told me he is a conservative surgeon but this does not sound conservative to me. Any ideas on what I might be dealing with?

[jane65]

Good morning Laura,
You were on my mind overnight, I still don't understand the need for a uterine biopsy if you remembered that he's planning to do a complete hysterectomy. No matter what the biopsy would show, that uterus will be removed. Why put you through this procedure and the expense?
What kind of a doctor is he, we still don't know
Please make a list of every question you can think of, including what hospital he practices at, and how many hysterectomies he's done, and had he dealt with female organ cancer in the past.
Please! get a referral to a GYN/ONC. Surgeon, a doctor should never question that. Take someone with you, the ladies on this forum always suggest that because as you found, there's  so much information and it gets confusing. Take a pad,  and take notes. If he doesn't have time to answer everything, let that guide you.
Even now, my husband comes in with me for my pre chemo meeting with my oncologist and when we leave, I have to ask him what the doctor said.
Check back later,...... Jane

[laragracie]

I appreciate your reply. I did have a lot of questions for the doctor that unfortunately left my head when he started talking to me. The results of my cat scan showed the complex cyst on my ovaries. I believe he does want to do a complete hysterectomy though he did not explain it very well. I see him tomorrow for the uterine biopsy. Are there any questions you feel are important to ask? I really appreciate your time and help. Thanks, Laura

[marie3B]

Jane is wise and has given good advice.  I wish you the best.  Marie

[jane65]

Hi, I'm sorry, but you raised a few questions in my mind.

You said that through an ultrasound your doctor found cysts on both ovaries, and you're bleeding post menopause.You also mentioned that you had a CT scan, what did that show?
Is your doctor a general surgeon,or a GYN, and why wouldn't he refer you to a GYN/ONC Surgeon, rather than possibly consult with one? If you're having surgery to remove your ovaries, why would he be thinking of maybe removing your uterus, and not do a complete hysterectomy, since cerviical cancer can develop in some women? If it's out, you eliminate that possibility.
The surgery would be to remove all female organs, I don't understand why he's thinking of a partial hysterectomy.

Personally, I think you should get a copy of your ultrasound, CA125 and the CT scan and make an appointment with a GYN/ONC and get an opinion of a doctor who is a  specialist.
I'm sorry if I seem harsh, but we hear so many stories of women who's doctors did not do the right thing from the beginning, I'm one of them.
Please let us know what develops, best wishes to you.
Jane