To leave or not to leave ?

[Jessfrogg]

Tomorrow is hysterectomy day. I still am undecided if I should leave a ovary or not. Some women I have read posts say they developed ovarian cancer even after they had a hysterectomy years before. I know there are other health issues to worry about if I go into menopause this early in life but am so scared to leave it and then the cancer come back in that ovary also. Ladies advice is needed. What do you think or what would you do if it was you?

[CallmeMum]

Hi lovely,

If you don’t need it have it all out as they say in shrek when he burps better out than in and I believe that’s a very true thing better out than in xxx

[Katmal-UK]

Hi Jess, Its a personal choice but I'd definitely go for getting rid. I'd much rather deal with the menopause that a recurrence. Hope all goes well with the op, I am sure it will. xx Kathy

[Jessfrogg in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thank you so much. The waiting on the surgery has been the worst. But only a few hours to go. Then to kick this cancer in the butt.

[twiggy66 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Hi jess I'm I'm in agreement with other two ladies if you don't need it get rid of it. Thinking of you tomorrow stay positive lvisobel x

[Jessfrogg in reply to twiggy66]

Thank you so much

[Tesla_7US in reply to Jessfrogg]

Get rid of it! Save your life. Please!

[Hidden]

Yes

Get rid of the lot of you don't need it anymore.

Ann Nora 🍀

[chrissapam]

Hi Jess, if you don't need it for children lose it......if you do keep it!! lots of love Chris xx

[Chezp]

Hi Jess, if you are not planning babies I would Defo get rid of it.... More hassle than they are worth!

Good luck my lovely and don't forget to REST!!

🌻🌻🌻

[Jessfrogg in reply to Chezp]

Oh my kids will make sure I do. I'm so tired lately they don't have to tell me much lol. Hope once all this mess is out I will feel a little better before the other treatments start

[CJR99]

Jessfrog,

Bless you my heart goes out to you and forgive me I haven’t read all of your posts but,I too was deliberating exactly the same situation over three months ago...I had a nasty tumour in my right ovary and they couldn’t confirm until after hysterectomy/pathology if it was cancerous or not...I chose to remove everything and it transpired I’ve made the right decision.Don’t get me wrong it’s tough and surgical menopause is much harder than I anticipated....forgive me I want to be honest but,remember everyone of us ladies is slightly different so there’s every chance you may fair better!I sincerely hope so🙏I’m not on HRT...So dose myself with natural remedies....it’s a tough old roller coaster but,I’m cancer free,how v blessed am I?!!

I have to say having the hysterectomy and being free of endometriosis/fibroids and a malignant tumour is a blessing...it’s a big op but,I’m free of pain now,though the emotional journey is probably the hardest! I would totally support your choice either way....it is completely up to you as a woman...please take good care after your surgery follow every piece advice to the letter,rest,rest and more rest....I know it’s a tough choice but,if you’re having problems with one ovary there’s plenty of chance of problems arising again.....I will be thinking of you tomorrow and wish you a very good recovery,

Best wishes Clare

[Jessfrogg in reply to CJR99]

Thank you so much. I'm in the same boat you were. Based off my CA125 and the CT they think it is cancer on my right ovary based on the fact that the tumor has lots of blood vessels and is already out side the ovary not in it. But they won't know for sure until they get it tested by pathology while I'm still in the OR. I had been told by someone who didn't have the possibility of cancer that I needed to leave the one not affected but I'm not sure I could stand the what if's. Glad to know your doing well after your surgery. I wish you continued good health.

[Tesla_7US in reply to Jessfrogg]

Jess, Please, save yourself. After fighting breast cancer and having a mastectomy in 2006 I was told my chances of getting OVCA were "not statistically greater than the general population." I could have had TAH then, but was told that since I wasn't BRCA positive that hysterectomy not necessary. The genetic counselor was WRONG! I was diagnosed 3C OVCA November 2015. Have a total hysterectomy and save yourself.

[Jessfrogg in reply to Tesla_7US]

Yes I really don't think I could stand the thought of something else happening if I didn't take it all. Thank you all for your advice.

[Jessfrogg in reply to CJR99]

Did you happen to have the CA 125? And if so do you mind saying what your level was? So many people have had such varying degrees on that test. I'm trying to not worry myself to death cause I will know one way or the other tomorrow but it has been a long hard wait

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Hope all goes well for you tomorrow Jessfrog.

[Jessfrogg in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much

[85live4ever]

Hi Jess, did you care team give you a choice? Seeing you have a problem I feel it would be best to have it all out but its easy for me to say because I am don't need my bits. If you are young & still want more children & the cancer is boarder line or found really early ' then maybe you can leave something behind. I know from reading on here I would have it all out. It's best to be on the safe side one thing you want to prevent is a recurrence. Good luck on what ever you choose. Take care Cindyxx

[Jessfrogg in reply to 85live4ever]

I already have all the children I am going to have. Already had my tubes tied. Yes they gave me the choice but I have been going back and forth about it but I think it would be better safe than sorry after talking with everyone on this site and others I have spoken with. Thank you all so much for all your support and encouragement it means a lot

[85live4ever in reply to Jessfrogg]

Hi Jess, its a very big decision but if you don't need it then let it all go. Please keep us up dated. We are all here for each other. Good luck for you surgery take care Cindyxx

[Jessfrogg in reply to 85live4ever]

I will let everyone know how the surgery went once I'm awake and in a room tomorrow. Thank you all for all the encouragement

[airfemale]

Hopefully by now you are in surgery with the decision made. Hopefully it is to take it out. Good luck.

[Jessfrogg in reply to airfemale]

Surgery is in the morning at 1130. But yes I have decided to take all of it out

[Lily-Anne]

I was given this option about my cervix. For about three years I regretted it losing it. After I recurred I thought just one thing less to worry about. What I considered choice just added to the worry. I'm sure you've had your op now and hope all is good.

Whatever the decision you're here now and in or out today is what matters

LA

[ShropshireJo]

Hope all goes well this morning. Take it very gently and keep us posted when you feel up to it. Sending you a gentle hug. Jo 🌺🌻🌼🌸🌹

[Jessfrogg in reply to ShropshireJo]

Thank you. Surgery is 1130 so still a few hours to go

[ZenaJ]

Hi Jess. I'm too late to help you now but I don't think you'll miss it if you lose it but I don't know how old you are. I was on HRT for over 10 years as few years ago but was told now everything has been removed I don't need it. That is probably because I'm much older. I had my menopause in my 40's.

Whatever you decide it will work out fine for you. All the very best. Zena xx

[Chickysha]

I toohad a hysterectomy 12 years ago.Kept my ovaries.In 2015 had my ovaries removed as my lovely Mam passed away with ovarian cancer.They found Cancer in both already there.No symptoms at all.Further Surgery to remove my Omentum.Followed by 6 months of chemo.Now receiving second round of chemo for a recurrence.If I could turn back time I would have had them removed 12 years ago.

I was 45 at the time seemed a wise choice then to leave them as I was still young.I so wish Id made the decision to take them then.My story,yours could be different I know.Wishing you the very best of health and good luck in making your choices. XXX