Hi just wondering what this means. Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosed but haven’t seen the oncologist yet. What does it mean if ovaries were described as bulky at diagnosis appointment?
I'm sorry to read about your situation. Waiting to see the oncologist after a diagnosis of stage 4 bowel cancer can be a very worrying time.
Bulky ovaries simply means that the ovaries look larger than normal on a scan or examination. It is a description of their size, not a diagnosis by itself.
It does not mean cancer has spread to the ovaries. There can be several reasons why ovaries appear enlarged. They may contain harmless cysts or other non-cancerous changes, or they may be enlarged because of inflammation or fluid.
However, in someone with bowel cancer, the doctors will want to consider whether the ovaries could be involved and look at the scans carefully.
The oncologist will explain what the scan showed and whether the bulky ovaries are thought to be related to the bowel cancer or something else.
I hope this is of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
