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Recently diagnosed with serous borderline ovarian tumor
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 30, 2025 | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for sharing your story. My pathology results showed serous borderline ovarian tumor. It is a tumor that is not benign but not malignant. It can spread but is not invasive. There is a small percentage that can undergo malignant transformation. From what my general surgeon and the pathologist told me the prognosis is very good. However, there is a very small chance it is some other type of cancer but I guess it is very rare, like only 1 in 1million cases are diagnosed per year. I am clinging into the serous borderline ovarian tumor, but I have my first oncology appointment on Wednesday.
From what I have researched, surgery is usually curative with a 10% chance of recurrence in 10-15 years. I’m extremely nervous as the surgery is pretty extensive and will remove all my female organs (I’m over 60 so I don’t need them anymore) and probably part of my omentum. I have a lot of adhesions from a prior c-section 40 years ago which complicated my diagnostic laparoscopy and I figure will also complicate my surgery.
To say I anxious is an understatement. No chemo or radiation anticipated but probably won’t know that for sure until after the surgery if it is truly this borderline tumor.
You story gives me hope. Thank you. Wishing you well.
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Don't worry about the hysterectomy if they can do it laparoscopically. I had it done this way and they also removed my gall bladder and and a gigantic liver cyst at the same time. A total of 7 mini-incision sites (usually 3-4 for just the hysterectomy). In the hospital for 1 night then home the next evening with pain killers. Took the pain killers for 2 days at home then was ok without - more concerned about constipation than pain! Had a slight infection in one site due to bra squishing it all the time but got some cream for it and it was ok. The best thing about the hysterectomy is that they can study the tissue samples to see if anywhere else was affected by cancer. I did not require radiation or chemo either after due to results as no lymph nodes were impacted and the cancer was stage 1A. I don't know if you have had your surgery already but if you haven't, try to ensure you get some regular exercise and eat a healthy diet for weeks before and after the surgery. Also I would encourage you to walk a lap around the hospital floor before you leave. It will help give you confidence when walking at home. After 2-3 days, I was up and around although you are warned against lifting anything >10lbs for 6-8 weeks.
Take care.
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@suzieq1980 Hope everything is going well for you