I had a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy 3 days ago. I am 74 and had my menopause 25 years ago.
I had a 5cm left ovarian cyst which has recently developed nodules. CA 125 cancer marker tests were normal. CEA levels were raised. I had a CT colonoscopy for bowel cancer. negative.
I wondered if anyone could tell me what side effects I may experience. I am a bit scared because I have read horror stories of cognitive decline, menopausal symptoms and other side effects. Even Parkinsons disease.
dear Jennifer Lee, wherever you have been mugging up on horror stories, please put that book back on the shelf! I am 76 and last year, having been diagnosed with stage 4 HGSOC, had chemo and a 10 hour op which included your procedure plus hysterectomy, appendix, half stomach out, one lymph node out. I assure you I have no cognitive decline, no Parkinson’s and no menopausal symptoms. I went to Poland for holiday last week. Iam still working and socialising. Only side effect I have is poor balance from maintenance drug, Olaparib, and that is neuropathy probably accentuated by my congenital Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Which I doubt you have. Despite balance issues, I walk for an hour every day. If you are still worried , please ring Ovacome. Please enjoy life and don’t let fear about things you do not have play on your mind. Emma x
Oh, thank you so much. Wow! You have inspired me. Going to relax a bit more now and I shall definitely STOP referring to Dr. Google!
Just a bit sore from the wounds still.
I shall get my watercolours out today and do a bit of painting! Big kiss and virtual hug.
Jennifer-Lee x
Hi, I had a hysterectomy plus what you had done 7 years ago, with HGSOC. I have had two recurrences one in 2020 & a further one this year in March,both of which I have had chemo for that has worked fortunately. I certainly have not suffered any of the things that you have read & I will be 78 in January.
Try to relax a bit more and enjoy each day if you can.
Caleda x
😀 Thank you Caleda appreciate your response. It has cheered me immensely to receive your reply.
Jennifer-Lee x
It sounds like you are in a very good place. Your tests were negative for cancer. Any cognitive decline would be natural since your menopause was 25 years ago.
Thank you Ova3, not really noticed any cognitive decline.... yet. Of course my physical responses are a bit slower, but mentally, am pretty alert.
Was recently part of a study group for dementia and so far so good, not got it. Here's hoping it remains that way😀
Nice to hear from you, thanks for giving me your time.
Jennifer-Lee x
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