Recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. What treatment have others had and are there any survivors? I feel like my whole world has come to an end.

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I am 46years old and a mum of 5 children aged 29yrs, 27yrs, 24yrs, 21yrs and 13yrs and grandma to 3 grandchildren aged 9yrs, 7yrs and 2 months old. I have had MRI scans, CT scan and biopsy. Results below - 

MRI pelvis - ovarian protocol.
Bilateral multiloculated solid/ cystic adnexal masses arise from the ovaries. The left is posterior to the uterus and measures 8 × 5 x 6cm. The right is anterior to the uterus and rises into the right iliac fossa.
It measures 15 x 13 x 10 cm. Aspects of it have incomplete septi suggesting fallopian tube involvement.
Both masses contain copious amounts of solid tissue which shows avid enhancement and restriction of diffusion. There are multiple areas of solid enhancing nodules within the peritoneum, separate from the masses, including a large conglomerate of nodules in the central lower abdomen, some of which bulge through the abdominal wall into the superficial fat. These would be amenable to biopsy. Pathological lymph nodes seen along both pelvic sidewalls, in the the left mesorectal fat, along the course of the left common iliac vessels and in the para-aortic region just below the renal vessels. There is a small volume of ascites.


Despite the large volume of disease, the ureters are not dilated and kidneys are not hydronephrotic.

MRI Liver
Probable liver and left adrenal metastases.

CT Thorax
No thoracic metastatic disease. There are lung changes suggestive of bronchiolitis. This could be infective or inflammatory.

Only had biopsy yesterday, therefore waiting for results.

My head is all over the place and would like some advice on what treatment people have had and if there are any survivors. I feel like my whole world and life has come to an end. Any feedback and support would be much appreciated. Thank you.

  • Hello DawnePrawne, 

    Thank you for coming here and sharing your story. Wow 5 children of very different ages and you must be very busy too with the 3 grandchildren - I bet they do keep you entertained at all times! 

    I am so sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and I can imagine it is a lot for you to take in and it's hard to try and make sense of it all, especially as the medical jargon can be a bit overwhelming and hard to understand! It's normal to feel that your head is all over the place especially as you find yourself waiting for biopsy results. If you ever feel you want to talk things through with anyone, don't hesitate to get in touch with our cancer nurses. You can reach them on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    I hope that you will hear from others on here who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and that they will share their story and treatment experiences with you. I just wanted you to know that you are not alone and I have recently come across other ladies on here who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and who know what it feels like to be waiting for results and answers. I will mention for example  's stage 1 ovarian cancer thread which you are welcome to respond to if you wish or  's stage 3 ovarian cancer thread and you will notice that Loobi who posted 4 months ago was at the time also waiting for biopsy results and was probably feeling a bit like you at the moment. I hope that you will get to connect with others on here who know exactly what you are going through. 

    Waiting for results is not easy and it's a time when anxiety can be at an all time high so I thought I would share with you our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    I will now let our members who have been affected by ovarian cancer come and say hello and share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator