Hello. My mum has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has been told it’s Malignant. I’ve tried looking this up online but I’m a bit confused with the info. If anyone can help I’d really appreciate that. Many Thanks
I am sorry to hear about your mum’s ovariancancer diagnosis. This must be a difficult time for all the family.
Cancer and malignant mean the same thing. When a doctor identifies something as malignant, it means it is cancerous.
The hospital specialist will now perform scans to determine the grade and stage, so they know how best to treat your mum.
I hope you find this information helpful
Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Thankyou I think we are finding out tomorrow from the consultant and I’m dreading it. I’m so nervous that they will tell her she’s not got long to live.
I am sorry to hear about your mum’s situation and I can appreciate the concern you have.
I believe the first question that comes to mind for anyone after receiving a cancer diagnosis is "How long do I have to live?" Hospital specialists have all completed communication courses and are usually very careful and tactful in conveying such information.
Most hospital specialists may not approach the subject unless you or your mum ask. They also may not have the answer until they know the grade and stage of the cancer.
If your mom's ovarian cancer has been caught at an early stage, it could still be curable. If it has developed further, many treatment pathways may be available, which could give her many more years to live.
It might be helpful for you and your mom to jot down any questions you'd like to ask before your appointment. If there's a specialist nurse present during the consultation, make sure to get their contact details before you leave. They are part of the team and can be your main point of contact if you have any questions after the appointment.
I know waiting when you are worried is stressful, but hopefully, you’ll know more soon.
Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Hi thanks everyone we turned up at the hospital and they told us they had made a mistake with the appointment so it’s now later today so when I find out I’ll come back here because I’m not sure what’s going to happen x
