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rbrnmw

(7,160 posts) Thu Jun 20, 2013, 06:13 PM Jun 2013

I am having an exploratory full hysterectomy monday [View all]

For possible ovarian cancer my symptoms were so vague it could been several things causing them, gallbladder, kidney stones, to damage done by a ladder fall last Autumn. they did a CT-scan that showed a 9 cm mass on my left ovary and 6 cm mass on the right, there is also something on my uterus, the reason they suspect ovarian cancer was a high CA-125 I had no clue there was such a test now my question is why aren't they routine like pap smears and mammograms are>?

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I am having an exploratory full hysterectomy monday [View all] rbrnmw Jun 2013 OP

I'll keep you in my prayers badtoworse Jun 2013 #1

I hope things go well RILib Jun 2013 #2

I don't know libodem Jun 2013 #3

I think they don't do the test because it has so many false results. It's just not that reliable. pnwmom Jun 2013 #4

All the best to you. bigwillq Jun 2013 #5

Sending good vibes... NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #6

Can ovarian cancer be found early? DreamGypsy Jun 2013 #7

That has to be very scary for you pinboy3niner Jun 2013 #8

I am scared but hopeful and ready to fight it if it is rbrnmw Jun 2013 #9

Wishing you the best. Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 #10

More on unreliability of that test - RILib Jun 2013 #12

Thank You I am hoping for benign eom rbrnmw Jun 2013 #13

Best wishes. n/t FSogol Jun 2013 #11

Good vibes and healing blessings to you! nt LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #14

Hoping all is well! etherealtruth Jun 2013 #15

Hopes and wishes your way ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #16

A cousin of mine had a HUGE growth on her overy removed...it was benign! Auntie Bush Jun 2013 #17

Sending prayers to you for a good outcome life long demo Jun 2013 #18

Vibes to you! applegrove Jun 2013 #19