ovarian cancer treatment options

Hello all, 

I have recently been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, Stage 1C, Grade 1. 

I had my surgery about 3 weeks ago, both ovaries, womb, ovarian tubes and appendix were removed. The Gyne Surgeons suggested I should have another surgery to search if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes and fatty tissue (apron). At the time of the surgery frozen biopsy was done and the results was borderline. However, the detailed biopsy found microscopic cancer. We were told the cysts were burst at the time of the surgery (or had already burst prior to surgery). 

My oncologist suggested I could leave it as it is and have regular reviews (every 3 months), or have chemo or have the surgery and have chemo accordingly. 

I am very confused, any suggestion/support will be appreciated.

Thank you

Sebnem

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  • Hello Sebnem, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to learn of your situation. This must be a difficult time for you.

    I wondered if you have a specialist nurse (CNS) who knows your situation and who you could speak with. Or if it is possible to speak with the oncologist again.

    Often, when you are given a choice of treatment, it is because there is no wrong answer and will often come down to the patient's choice.

    For some people, it can be helpful to write a list of the benefits and risks of each treatment option given and to talk things through with friends and relatives.

    If you would like to talk things through with one of our nurses on the helpline, we are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040.

    I hope this reply helps in some way.

    Take care,

    Jemma

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  • Hello Sebnem, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to learn of your situation. This must be a difficult time for you.

    I wondered if you have a specialist nurse (CNS) who knows your situation and who you could speak with. Or if it is possible to speak with the oncologist again.

    Often, when you are given a choice of treatment, it is because there is no wrong answer and will often come down to the patient's choice.

    For some people, it can be helpful to write a list of the benefits and risks of each treatment option given and to talk things through with friends and relatives.

    If you would like to talk things through with one of our nurses on the helpline, we are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040.

    I hope this reply helps in some way.

    Take care,

    Jemma

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