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Recently diagnosed with serous borderline ovarian tumor
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 30, 2025 | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
@suzieq1980
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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@janeincanada thank you for sharing. I am now 4 weeks post op. I had to have an open surgery due to moderate to severe adhesions unfortunately and my uterus was spared as my doctor explained there was no evidence of disease and it was adhered to my bowel. It would have been too risky to remove and I would have ended up with a colostomy. My ovaries, fallopian tubes and omentum have been removed. The final pathology is low grade serous carcinoma of the ovary. Apparently it started in my left ovary when everyone was concerned about my right. Right ovary came back clear, go figure.
Unfortunately chemo is the next step. I will go through 6 rounds 3 weeks apart followed by hormone blocking therapy for the rest of my life. With the low grade my prognosis is good as this type has a slower more controlled growth and surgery generally takes care of it but u has some deposits in my omentum which if the reason for the chemo.
Or thrilled with the chemo idea but I agreed to it. Sometimes this just doesn’t seem real. At least my recovery has been good. I suffered a post op infection after my diagnostic laparoscopy and I was sooo sick. My main problem after this last surgery was pain for about 10 days. I’m slowly returning to gentle activity and I’m maintaining my no lifting over 10 pounds and no pushing or pulling for 6 weeks.