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GYN Meeting Concerning Ovarian Mass
Hello Everyone:
I went to see my GYN yesterday and really liked him. I felt he was sensitive and kind but was honest and straight concerning what he knew about my ovarian mass. He said that the size of the mass was about the size of a golf ball. He explained that while the MRI said that I had a suspicious looking mass he would have to examine the ultrasound to look into the type of mass that it could be. He took blood for the CA-125 and said that the number that comes back would determine the direction of my treatment. He said that if my CA-125 comes back normal, He said that we could watch the mass via ultrasound every four months or so to see if it grows Or, I could just make the decision to not have to mess with watching the mass and just have my ovaries and uterus removed and be done with the whole thing. He also said that in the case that the CA-125 came back elevated, He would recommend that I see a GYN Oncologist and again have my ovaries and uterus removed and any treatment that I might need. He said that it would of course be up to me to make the final decision on my treatment plan. I'm waiting for the results of the CA-125 but it's so scarry for me. It's such a battle to stay positive but I'm thankful that I have a wonderful group of survivors who know what I'm going through. Your input on this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
McKenna
I went to see my GYN yesterday and really liked him. I felt he was sensitive and kind but was honest and straight concerning what he knew about my ovarian mass. He said that the size of the mass was about the size of a golf ball. He explained that while the MRI said that I had a suspicious looking mass he would have to examine the ultrasound to look into the type of mass that it could be. He took blood for the CA-125 and said that the number that comes back would determine the direction of my treatment. He said that if my CA-125 comes back normal, He said that we could watch the mass via ultrasound every four months or so to see if it grows Or, I could just make the decision to not have to mess with watching the mass and just have my ovaries and uterus removed and be done with the whole thing. He also said that in the case that the CA-125 came back elevated, He would recommend that I see a GYN Oncologist and again have my ovaries and uterus removed and any treatment that I might need. He said that it would of course be up to me to make the final decision on my treatment plan. I'm waiting for the results of the CA-125 but it's so scarry for me. It's such a battle to stay positive but I'm thankful that I have a wonderful group of survivors who know what I'm going through. Your input on this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
McKenna
It sounds like your doctor is doing all the right things. Let us know how it all comes out and what decision you make. Good Luck!
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