I was actually given a choice but I was diagnosed with what is called psomammas carcinoma of the ovary which is a low grade serous cancer. It was an incidental finding when I was admitted for diverticulitis. I was asymptomatic. My GYN oncologist gave me three options 1) do nothing as I was asymptomatic 2) do nothing and monitor or 3) treat. I chose to treat.

I had surgery to remove both my ovaries and fallopian tubes as well as an omentectomy. And I’m currently doing chemo therapy.

I wanted the best chance of survival plus knowing this indolent disease was growing in side me I didn’t want to take chances that if or when I became symptomatic it would be too late.