sweetheart please go to your follow ups..u got it once with no warning, whats to say your not going to get it again? i know your cancer free now & thats great it really is, & i guess revisiting something that dark in your life every 6months seems pointless & u just wanna live a normal life, but please please go to them they are so important in detecting anything early...its a check over most people would have wished theyd had every 6mnths if it catches cancer early i knw its horrible good luck x
God, your experience sounds terrible. I can't believe what aholes doctors can be. I had the second (laproscopy) surgery for some unexplained (but painful) scar tissue that was conecting my ovary to my uterus and colon. Periods and sex were so painful for a while. My doctor was such a jerk. Rude and not comforting. My anesthesiologist was very nice, though. Amazing what demeanor can do for your healing. I'm so glad to hear about your current health and surviving such an awful disease!
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I have a question: now you are pregnant (congrats by the way!), will you be allowed to go the whole 40weeks because of the surgeries you had, and could you have a vaginal delivery or have to have a c-section?
I should be able to carry to full term and theoretically have a vaginal birth. My surgery did not harm my uterus, I think there was just a tiny scar on a corner where the ovary or fallopian tube was fused a little. My family has a history of C-section because of small pelvic bones though, so that may be a factor.
omg, congratz on ur recovery n thanx so much 4 sharing ur story. u seem like a very bright n intelligent girl. good luck on the rest of ur journey. btw wat is ur nationality?
My 9 year old daughter had a mature ovarian teratoma removed in May 2009. The doctoer said that Mature ovarian Teratomas are usually benign. Is there any truth to this?
Thank you for sharing your story. Please keep up with your check ups. You & your family are in my prayers.
Yes, mature teratomas are not cancerous. Even immature (cancerous) teratomas have an incredibly low recurrence rate so a mature one is the best kind to have. She should have a really good prognosis as far as that goes. Ever since my surgeries I've had zero problems with it - I'm pregnant now. God bless you and your daughter, she'll be fine!
You are an amazing young lady. Thanks for sharing your story. My mother died of ovarian cancer in 1984. She was stage 4 when they found hers. Please keep your check ups because early detection is key with this disease. I will start my young daughter very early with a gyn and make sure he/she knows her family history thoroughly. I will also share your story with her. Thank you so much for sharing your story as it will save many lives. God Bless and have a long and happy life!
Why would they do Laproscopy to see if cancer has gone to other place? All you need is a Pet-scan to see if cancer has gone to your liver or lungs or brain.
well PET scans are typically used to observe and measure metabolic processes, I did have an MRI before my first surgery. I would assume that they didn't use a PET scan because that procedure utilizes radioactive tracers which are formulated to target the organs observed. They were observing my reproductive system and surrounding tissue, and probably didn't want to do any damage to my remaining ovary with radiopharmaceuticals. They also did an omentectomy since it is a common cancer spreader
brave how was your family emocionally. my mom got lymphoma and just finished her last kimo on february. and she is cancer free now. but emocionally i was just not in a good place. i took care of her when she was sick.
Well, my mom was a bit of a mess because she's my mom, my dad doesn't show emotion much so I don't know how he took it and my sister had a baby to take care of so she didn't see me except in the hospital. I tried to be positive for them, and I think that helped. It also helped that it was only a month that we didn't know if I would need chemo or not, and I did not. I think my best friend was the most devastated because we had just lost her bf a few months before, and thought she might lose me
your scars are like a sybol of your bravery and strength :') your an inspiratiuon to me and probley everyone else thankyou
septemberschannel 5 days ago
sweetheart please go to your follow ups..u got it once with no warning, whats to say your not going to get it again? i know your cancer free now & thats great it really is, & i guess revisiting something that dark in your life every 6months seems pointless & u just wanna live a normal life, but please please go to them they are so important in detecting anything early...its a check over most people would have wished theyd had every 6mnths if it catches cancer early i knw its horrible good luck x
gf4life 1 month ago
God, your experience sounds terrible. I can't believe what aholes doctors can be. I had the second (laproscopy) surgery for some unexplained (but painful) scar tissue that was conecting my ovary to my uterus and colon. Periods and sex were so painful for a while. My doctor was such a jerk. Rude and not comforting. My anesthesiologist was very nice, though. Amazing what demeanor can do for your healing. I'm so glad to hear about your current health and surviving such an awful disease!
BlatantlyBritt 8 months ago
did they do the surgery while you were awake?
MsPurple222 1 year ago
@MsPurple222 no I was under anesthesia both times
AMC2208 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I have a question: now you are pregnant (congrats by the way!), will you be allowed to go the whole 40weeks because of the surgeries you had, and could you have a vaginal delivery or have to have a c-section?
dizzymiss1983 2 years ago
I should be able to carry to full term and theoretically have a vaginal birth. My surgery did not harm my uterus, I think there was just a tiny scar on a corner where the ovary or fallopian tube was fused a little. My family has a history of C-section because of small pelvic bones though, so that may be a factor.
AMC2208 2 years ago
i meant ur ethnicity...
DOPExKiiSSzTV 2 years ago
I'm essentially half African American, half Spanish, with some Native American and French.
AMC2208 2 years ago
omg, congratz on ur recovery n thanx so much 4 sharing ur story. u seem like a very bright n intelligent girl. good luck on the rest of ur journey. btw wat is ur nationality?
DOPExKiiSSzTV 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story.
Just a question.
My 9 year old daughter had a mature ovarian teratoma removed in May 2009. The doctoer said that Mature ovarian Teratomas are usually benign. Is there any truth to this?
Thank you for sharing your story. Please keep up with your check ups. You & your family are in my prayers.
Trinitarianism 2 years ago
Yes, mature teratomas are not cancerous. Even immature (cancerous) teratomas have an incredibly low recurrence rate so a mature one is the best kind to have. She should have a really good prognosis as far as that goes. Ever since my surgeries I've had zero problems with it - I'm pregnant now. God bless you and your daughter, she'll be fine!
AMC2208 2 years ago
You are an amazing young lady. Thanks for sharing your story. My mother died of ovarian cancer in 1984. She was stage 4 when they found hers. Please keep your check ups because early detection is key with this disease. I will start my young daughter very early with a gyn and make sure he/she knows her family history thoroughly. I will also share your story with her. Thank you so much for sharing your story as it will save many lives. God Bless and have a long and happy life!
pegsbored 2 years ago
Why would they do Laproscopy to see if cancer has gone to other place? All you need is a Pet-scan to see if cancer has gone to your liver or lungs or brain.
rickker20 2 years ago
well PET scans are typically used to observe and measure metabolic processes, I did have an MRI before my first surgery. I would assume that they didn't use a PET scan because that procedure utilizes radioactive tracers which are formulated to target the organs observed. They were observing my reproductive system and surrounding tissue, and probably didn't want to do any damage to my remaining ovary with radiopharmaceuticals. They also did an omentectomy since it is a common cancer spreader
AMC2208 2 years ago
brave how was your family emocionally. my mom got lymphoma and just finished her last kimo on february. and she is cancer free now. but emocionally i was just not in a good place. i took care of her when she was sick.
kosovitacielo 2 years ago
Well, my mom was a bit of a mess because she's my mom, my dad doesn't show emotion much so I don't know how he took it and my sister had a baby to take care of so she didn't see me except in the hospital. I tried to be positive for them, and I think that helped. It also helped that it was only a month that we didn't know if I would need chemo or not, and I did not. I think my best friend was the most devastated because we had just lost her bf a few months before, and thought she might lose me
AMC2208 2 years ago
You are a brave woman!! I hope you and your family do well in life. Good luck and God bless!! :)
desichicdeeps 2 years ago
You are such a strong woman and I wish you all the best ! Thank you for sharing that experience with us.
ToBecomeThree 2 years ago