@sugarbeez I can just imagine what a huge shock that was. When I received my diagnosis of endometrial cancer (after a hysteroscopy and D&C) I was in such shock that I got lost driving on my way home. It was a very familiar route too. So I can very much relate to receiving news you weren’t at all expecting to hear.

Who will perform the CT guided biopsy? Have you been referred to oncology? The biopsy will be sent to pathology where they will examine under a microscope and provide a more definitive diagnosis after examining the tissue. It’s at that point, I think, that the treatment plans will be made and your doctor will discuss the plans with you. That’s the time to ask all of the questions you have. I suggest you start writing your questions in a journal or notebook. Bring that notebook with you to all your appointments so you can ask your questions and take notes.

We aren’t medical professionals here on Mayo Clinic Connect so we cannot answer questions about survival rates. I’m copying some information from the American Cancer Society that may answer some of your questions:

Key Statistics for Ovarian Cancer:

— https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/ovarian-cancer/about/key-statistics.html#:~:text=A%20woman's%20risk%20of%20getting,is%20about%201%20in%20108.

Mayo Clinic-Ovarian Cancer:
— https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20375941

Please be careful what you read in your online searches. I try to stick with major medical centers like Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson and Cleveland Clinic. That’s where you will find more accurate information.

What to eat? I’ve had several conversations with nutritionists who speciality is in oncology. You probably will not be surprised that they recommend a plant-based diet however you will likely change your diet during the treatment phase. Once you meet with your oncologist you might ask for a referral for a nutritionist who specializes in oncology.

Is this helpful to you? What else would you like to know?