Tissue found in pelvis reoccurence ovarian cancer

[xx09]

My mum went for her 2 year check up and at the CT scan they found tissue in her pelvis. We're waiting for surgery and they are either going to do key hole or a full cut open (she has already had a full hystercotomy). Depending on the outcome she will then need chemotherapy or not. Has anyone else had any experience of this, if so what surgery did you end up having and was chemo needed after? Many thanks. Xx

[Katmal-UK]

Hi I've had two re currencies and not had further surgery. Where about is your mum being treated?

[xx09 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thank you for your reply. She's being treated at the Christie in Manchester! Xx

[Katmal-UK in reply to xx09]

Shes in good hands. Im there currently in a trial x

[xx09 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Hope the trial goes well xx

[Loverosie in reply to Katmal-UK]

Hi katmal, im at Christies, may i ask what trial you are on? x

[Katmal-UK in reply to Loverosie]

Hi I am on Solo 2 Trial for Olaparib, have been on it since beginning of January 2014.

[LittleSan]

I was offered surgery for recurrence as part of a trial (I declined because of my personal circumstances at the time) but was told that it was standard to follow up with chemo. We're all individuals with differing clinical needs though. Hope your mum goes on ok.

Sandra xx

[xx09 in reply to LittleSan]

Thank you for your reply Sandra. It's an awful waiting game isn't it. Hope you're okay too. Xx

[LittleSan in reply to xx09]

The waiting doesn't get any easier. I'm treated at the Christie too; doing fine really but currently on chemo for my second recurrence but I can't complain as I was diagnosed over 7 years ago. Xx

[xx09 in reply to LittleSan]

The Christie are fab. Sending lots of love and hugs and hope the rest of your treatment goes well xx

[LittleSan in reply to xx09]

Ah thank you. You too. Xxx

[Maus123]

Hi there. I'm sorry your mom faces this much uncertainty. I've been told by my medical team that it may not always be immediately apparent what the tissue is made of until you actually operate. So they might start with key hole surgery and maybe even change to a laparotomy if necessary. Then the tissue will get analyzed to be sure of its makeup.

That's when she will know whether she needs to be worried or not.

Crossing fingers that it will be a harmless cyst or similar. All the best. Maus

[xx09]

Thank you so much for your positivity Maus, it means a lot. All the best to you too. Xx

[Bettyxxx]

Hello there

I had surgery in January fir a recurrence after 4 years. They did not plan keyhole as they knew the lesion needed removing so i had the full ‘cut open’ . Although it was a big op and same size cut as the first time and followed by chemo, i didnt find it as hard as the first operation. I think the hysterectomy with all the hormone changes makes the first operation much tougher. All is behind me again now, and for me its nice to be rid of it again i finished chemo in june and i am doing well so give your mum our love and hope that helps xx

Diane

[xx09]

Thank you so much Diane. That's lovely to hear and very positive. So happy you're doing well and hope you have a lovely Xmas xx