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I have ovarian cancer

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jul 18, 2023 | Replies (162)

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@starko

I am sorry that you have such an unresolved condition. To my knowledge, there are no symptoms for ovarian cancer until it is advanced . This is the reason why it is the most lethal of all women’s cancers and the survival rate is low. My cancer was discovered quite by accident when I had a hemorrhoid problem and was given a CT scan. There was the cancer, stage 3C, in plain sight with literally no symptoms at all. I was slender, athletic, ate well and am 80 years old. I then received a vaginal ultrasound which confirmed the cancer. I have discovered through DNA testing at Mayo Clinic that I have a gene, RAD50 mutation that might predict both breast and ovarian cancer for an individual. I had breast cancer years ago. There are two blood tests that may be indicative of ovarian cancer, CA125 and HE 4, S, although there could be false positives. My numbers were very elevated, but have now become normal. My cancer was extremely aggressive and spread very quickly, growing for less than a year. If it had not be diagnosed when it was, I would have had 3-6 months to live. Please try to find a gyn/oncologist or go to where you can find a good one and have them look at you. Something seems to be amiss and you should know whether it is serious or something simple to cure. If you have had a hysterectomy, your chances of vaginal type cancer would be reduced!

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Wow,great information, I will tell my daughters about Rad50. I had exactly your situation, no symptoms, a hysterectomy,some small breast cancers (removed) and recently,chemo for a very small bud/metastasis now reduced to a spot. I think I will be on a drug after I revisit my surgeon in Seattle. I am about to be 78. My mother died of colon cancer.

Thanks for the info! I have a gyn appointment but hopefully with no full blown symptoms she will do an ultrasound. Am starting to have cramps and don't think that is normal at 66 years old!