Recurrence

[dappydebbie]

Hi, I was diagnosed last March with stage 3 ovarian and treatment ended in November.

Recently I have been convincing myself that it's back, I am having trouble emptying my bowels around the lower part of my tummy button is quite firm and my appetite has dropped. What should be my next step?

Thank you

[Mrs_Atko]

Hi dappiedebbie and welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis and that you feel you might have a reoccurrence. That must be very worrying. I'd strongly suggest that if you are concerned, you go back to your oncology team or CNS with your concerns. Only they will be able to put your mind at ease one way or another by hopefully running some tests. I hope it isn't a reoccurrence but best of luck. Jemima xx

[Yoshbosh]

Hi Debbie,

I agree with Jemima - speak to your CNS and see if you can be seen sooner. When's your next routine review with your oncologist/gynaecologist scheduled for - is it worth bringing it forward? I'm sure that they will be able to help you.

Yosh x

[dappydebbie in reply to Yoshbosh]

Not due in clinic until March so I will take both of your advise and ring on Monday morning, thank you

[Mrs_Atko in reply to dappydebbie]

I'm pleased to hear this. Let us know how you get on won't you xx

[Caroles1]

Please do love,no reason to panic,but the sooner you get advice, the sooner your mind will be at rest,

Let us know how you get on

Carole xx

[January-2016-UK]

Suggest you ask for your review appointment to be brought forward. The symptoms you've been having may be unrelated but best to get it checked out.

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I agree with all the ladies either see your gp or ask for a review to be on the safe side. If it is a recurrence, there will be a plan to deal with it but I hope it wont come to that.

[LorettaMEmery]

Hello Debbie

I too agree with the other ladies. Do go and get checked out. If it's just scar tissue then it's a massive relief. It sounds like it could be.

If it's not then they sooner you get more treatment the better.

I had my last chemo in Jan 2015. My hysterectomy etc in June 2014 was for Stage 3 OC.

By Dec 2015 I thought I had a recurrence. I could feel a lump in my abdomen. My GP said scar tissue but turned out to be a recurrence. Had more chemo and lump removed in July 2016.

Treatment goes on but so glad I did not ignore it.

I hope you do not have a recurrence. But best not to ignore your gut feeling. We know our own bodies but can get carried away with unnecessary worry sometime. I hope all turns out well for you

Sending good luck wishes

Loretta

[thesilent1]

The firmness might be related to your bowels. Have you tried some Dulcolax. See if the firmness has diminished after going but if it hasn't do contact your CNS. Ann xx

[Tracex]

Hi i had reccurrance last june.. diagnoised 3b in may 2015... had surgery. Chemo finished november 15 then june 2016.. had my routine bloods done ca125 ad rose to 360 sent for scan and yes 2 lymn nodes were there but i felt as thou i had a extra tyre on belly.. finished chemo nov 16 and now waiting for ct results.. speak to your oncologist hope you aven't thou finger's crossed sending u hugs xxx

[dappydebbie]

Thank you everyone for the support, I will update you all when I have been checked out x