Anyone else been diagnosed with a borderline ovarian tumor?

@naturegirl5
What is a cancer survivorship plan?

My appointment with my gyn oncologist is next Friday, thankful!

@kirstinleigha These are very good questions to ask your doctor.

You can ask your doctor - maybe the Gyn Oncologist for a cancer survivorship plan. I was given this by my doctor after my hysterectomy that was performed for endometrial cancer. Many of your questions could be answered by such a plan.

You could ask the following:

Will I be on a cancer surveillance schedule to check for any signs of recurrence? (By example, my cancer surveillance schedule was to be seen every 6 months for the first few years).

Will I need more treatment? Radiation therapy, immunotherapy or chemotherapy?

You wrote that the pathology report indicates spillage during surgery. I don't know what that is but I think you might be asking if there is further treatment for the spillage. Is that correct?

You wrote in another post here that your appointment with the Gyn Oncology doctor was scheduled for Friday. Was that for today? If so, what information did you get from the GYN Oncologist you saw today?

Yes I am 24.
I have been diagnosed with serous boarderline tumor. I had it removed and lost my right ovary. I see an oncologist for the first time next Friday

No I am having an abdominal surgery not sure why but he wants to do it thru the abdominal

Yes, absolutely this is a great resource.
Will your surgery be laparoscopic?
my surgery was laparoscopic, it has been a lot more rough recovery than I expected.

It's ok lol I am new as well. I didn't even know this Mayo Clinic Connect existed and I think it's so awesome to have because we can get so much insight from others.

Hey! Yes I had mine removed and I shared my story down below. I am new here and still figuring how this works lol

Hi Helen thank you for responding. Yes I was diagnosed with serous boarderline tumor. I shared my story down below. I have several questions for my doctor

I found out my family history-
Father-had kidney removed because of cancer, grandmother had breast cancer twice and full hysterectomy
Mother-never goes to the doctor but says she’s never had any problems

1.)Will I have any blood work screening done?
2.)Genetic testing?
3.)How often is there reoccurrence? How can I help this not to come back?
4.)Why did the palopian tube get left behind?
5.)Am I going to need treatment?
6.)The pathology report says there was spillage during surgery is anything done about that?

That is the only questions I’ve got so far

Hello I am new here.
I am 24 years old and I had to have my right ovary removed due to a Serous boarderline Tumor.
My surgery was 3 weeks ago and was done by my OBGYN. When he went in for surgery he believed all I had was a cyst But now since the discovery that this was a tumor was a little more serious, I’ve been referred to an gynecologic oncologist and my appointment is next Friday. basically playing the waiting game until my appointment with my new Dr.
I’m happy to be able to connect with people who have been through the same thing as me.
It’s been having a rollercoaster of emotions.
My OBGYN really couldn’t shed light on what the oncologist might recommend, besides blood work.

@kirstinleigha. Welcome to our support group for gynecological cancers. I imagine that you are pretty frightened after hearing the word "tumor" and worrying whether the tumor is cancer or not.

Have you been diagnosed with a serous borderline ovarian tumor? If so, have you already discussed a treatment plan with your doctor? What questions do you have for your doctor?