Just told I have ovarian cancer

[Lovemycollie]

Doctor's appointment this morning to discuss the results of my recent Ct scan.
Was told I have a 16cm complex cyst on my right ovary which they are pretty sure is cancer.
Next step is an MRI and then likely a full hysterectomy.
Good news was that it hasn’t spread and isn’t in my lymph nodes.
I’m feeling numb about it at the moment, can’t cry.
My Mum died at 49 from ovarian cancer, I’m 49 in a couple of weeks.
I just wish I’d insisted on a hysterectomy years ago when I realised I wouldn’t be having any more children.
Is it mad to hope that the MRI shows it’s not cancer? The doctor seemed quite certain so realistically I don’t think there’s much chance of it not being.
Just want it out of me.

Treatments are completely different now then when you lost your poor mum. I lost my mum to cancer when she was 41 and when I reached 41 I was rather freaked out.
I now have an entirely different cancer which started when I was 48. I am now 57 and it became stage 4 when I was 52. If it had spread when I was first diagnosed I would have been dead in six months but cancer treatments are moving at a huge pace so please don’t rush to the idea that all is lost for you. It really is one step at a time, see what your doctor says.
I have several friends living with cancer, all at different stages. Life can and does go on I promise you.

Try to focus on the fact it hasn't spread - that's hugely positive. Wishing you all the best x

Have you had your MRI?

Did you have an ultrasound?

Sending you a hug and a handhold. You’ve had a terrible shock. Wishing you all the best. X

It's a horrible place to be in, I had contained ovarian cancer when I was 48, had a hysterectomy and I'm here now fighting fit at 57.

Thank you for your replies, they are much appreciated.
I have now seen a consultant who was so much more positive than the doctor!
He did another ultrasound and said from looking at that and my previous ultrasound and Ct scan, he feels there is a good chance the cyst is not cancerous.
It is large but mostly fluid. There are a few solid areas which are of some concern but he said we should be optimistic. He also said my CA125 is only slightly elevated at 42, he usually sees levels in the hundreds with ovarian cancer.
If it is cancer, which he said can’t be confirmed until it’s been removed and tested, it is contained with no evidence of spread.
I have my pre op later this week and will likely be having a hysterectomy within the next 2/3 weeks.
The doctor I saw last week really did give the impression this was definitely cancer. After speaking to the consultant I’m feeling a lot more hopeful that it isn’t. X

@Lovemycollie

that's a great update!!

I'll be thinking of you, eep
us updated 😊

Good luck with your op, hope all will be well 💐

@Lovemycollie glad for the positive update. Hope all goes well.

OP I hope you had some positive news.

My mother also died from ovarian cancer so I can completely understand where you're coming from. However, the treatments these days are amazing compared to 20-30 years ago, so even if it is cancer, it is so very much more treatable.
SO pleased for your update - even the scans of today are much much more accurate now meaning it's a lot easier for consultants to diagnose from the scan as opposed to waiting till the op.

How are you OP?
I'm undergoing tests as I'm bloated and bleeding post meno.
Bit concerned as my mum had stage 4 ovarian cancer.

@Lovemycollie hope you are alright.x