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Ovarian Cancer - did anyone choose no surgery?

Posted by onthetrain @onthetrain, Dec 28, 2025

Surgery seems to be the standard to remove large tumors. I’m just wondering if anyone decided not to go that route?

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maghera | @maghera | Mar 2 8:19pm
In reply to @suzieq1980 "I was actually given a choice but I was diagnosed with what is called psomammas carcinoma..." + (show)
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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.

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@suzieq1980
How was the surgery? Was the recovery hard?

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maghera | @maghera | Mar 2 8:23pm

Thank you.
I am now on a three month break. I have had a lot of dizziness which is a nusiance, better today. i hoiipe that tomorrow will be better.

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maghera | @maghera | Mar 9 12:57pm
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@suzieq1980
How was the surgery? Was the recovery hard?

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I was advised not to have the surgery. It was thought that it was not beneficial and that I might end up worse.

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maghera | @maghera | Mar 9 12:59pm
In reply to @suzieq1980 "I was actually given a choice but I was diagnosed with what is called psomammas carcinoma..." + (show)
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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.

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I would have chosen that route if my cancer was the same.
I don't like the fact that there is cancer in my body and could be spreading.

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suzieq1980 | @suzieq1980 | Mar 9 5:09pm
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@suzieq1980
How was the surgery? Was the recovery hard?

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@maghera Surgery was actually better tolerated than I thought it would be. I am currently 5 months out from surgery and my “insides” don’t feel quite normal and what I mean by that is I feel pinches, pulls, tingles, itchiness, numbness and heaviness but I had a lot of adhesions from prior c-section and multiple episodes of diverticulitis. It’s not pain per se I just know a lot of stuff was removed and my insides were manipulated. Total post op recovery was about 8 weeks before I was able to move about without concern for pain and discomfort. I wore an abdominal binder during that time as well for support and to prevent the potential for post op hernia.

I am back to light exercise but I’m also still doing chemo so my energy levels are low.

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suzieq1980 | @suzieq1980 | Mar 9 5:10pm
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@suzieq1980
I would have chosen that route if my cancer was the same.
I don't like the fact that there is cancer in my body and could be spreading.

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@maghera exactly why I chose surgery too.

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maghera | @maghera | Mar 9 7:40pm
In reply to @suzieq1980 "@maghera exactly why I chose surgery too." + (show)
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@maghera exactly why I chose surgery too.

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I hope the discomforts lessen over time. You probably won't feel good until you finish chemo.

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juliea55 | @juliea55 | Mar 10 7:53am

Maghera, I am worried about you. Have you considered a second opinion to review your options?

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maghera | @maghera | Mar 10 12:34pm
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Maghera, I am worried about you. Have you considered a second opinion to review your options?

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Thanks, yes , I have seen 2 surgeons, talked to a colerectal surgeon and my son is an Urological Oncologist. My oncologist also agreed with my decision.

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juliea55 | @juliea55 | Mar 10 7:35pm

You are lucky to have so much support!

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