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[donama]

Got a question can ovarian cancer come back if u had a hestormey

[Tesla_7US]

Yes, sorry to say. It can arise from fallopian tube tissue or ovaries. Peritoneal cancer also has similar symptoms to Ovca.

[GwenHP]

I'm assuming from your post that you are in remission from ovarian cancer. If so, yes it can come back even though you have had a hysterectomy. Depending on what stage you were when you were diagnosed and whether or not you were "optimally debulked", you may be more or less likely to have a recurrence. If some of the cancer cells evaded the surgery and chemotherapy, they may someday raise their ugly little heads and start growing again - wherever they have landed. For most of us, ovarian cancer spreads along surfaces in our pelvic and abdominal cavity. It may also have gotten into the lymph system and spread that way.

If you haven't had ovarian cancer and had a hysterectomy, you may still be at risk if they left the ovaries and Fallopian tubes in. A hysterectomy means that your uterus was removed. Even if you have your ovaries and Fallopian tubes removed, the prior reply is right is stating that you can still get what is called primary peritoneal cancer. That is cancer of the lining of your pelvic and abdominal cavities. Those cells are very similar to some of the cells in ovaries and Fallopian tubes. And that cancer is treated with the same treatments as is used to treat ovarian and Fallopian tube cancers.

I hope this helps.

[Belsie]

Yes it can return. Mine did after a total hysterectomy.

[OneLittleStone]

I was in remission for 25 years after a total hysterectomy and six months of chemo and Dec. 2016 it reared its ugly self again. It is important to keep current with your scans, blood work and appointments. My oncologist told me that with breast and ovarian they never say "cured".

[homecash911 in reply to OneLittleStone]

May I inquire as to your age when you had your hysterectomy? How did it go for you during your six months of chemo? My BFF is going into surgery this Friday. She is understandably frightened. We were told it would be a 3 hours surgery. How many hours were you in surgery and how did you feel afterwards. Thank you very much for your anticipated reply. I wish you only the best of all good results! Linda X & Hugs to you!

[OneLittleStone in reply to homecash911]

Hi Linda,

My hysterectomy occurred when I was 29. I don’t remember how long the surgery lasted, probably at least 3 hours. Recovery from major surgery is always best taken slowly, giving the persons body time to heal. I was in the hospital 3 days. They had me up and walking (slowly) the next morning. I know I was on pain meds during that time . When the meds kicked in I was groggy and slept a lot .

At home I had to rest a lot. I carried a pillow with me to hold against me in case of a sneeze or cough.

Chemo ... most of us probably experienced similar side effects. The first treatment hit me hard, I was weak and exhausted. Going from bed to a couch for a few days. I called it “going down the rabbit hole “. It usually happened to me 3 days after a treatment.

Over time I developed neuropathy in my fingers and toes, this has mostly resolved since stopping the regular chemotherapy. I am now part of an immunotherapy drug trial.

I had trouble with my balance, not sure it that was solely chemo or a combination of my blood pressure issues and the drugs. I also had what I call “chemo-brain”, fuzzy thinking and poor memory. All of which have resolved.

I was on medication for nausea that worked very well. I did have some issues with diarrhea...oh what fun!

The good news is with a support system you can get through the treatments. About a week after chemo I would feel more normal, although the fatigue was pretty much there by mid afternoon. I believe in the power of prayer and have a wonderful group of people who lifted me up and helped keep my mind in a healthy place.

I wish your friend a full recovery and blessings on her journey!

~Jane

[homecash911 in reply to OneLittleStone]

Thank you Jane. Today was a day filled with pre-op appointments before surgery this friday - I am too tired now to write more. Love & Hugs. Linda x

[Belsie]

Yes it can. It is called peritoneal ovarian cancer when it reoccurs

[Cynthia18 in reply to Belsie]

Belsie are you saying o.c. can be cured,please tell me more