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Old 03-15-2012, 08:22 PM
 
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I thought I had diverticulosis, but I didn't have diverticulosis, at all. I had a 37 cm tumor on my ovaries. Had it removed along with a complete hysterectomy a week ago Monday. Kinda scary. Biopsy available next week, may be some cancer in the tumor. CT scan revealed this and wow, things are moving pretty fast.

Surgery went well and had the staples out today, but don't know quite what to expect. Not looking forward to taking cancer treatments, losing my hair, being sick, etc. Quite a lot to process.
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Old 03-15-2012, 09:00 PM
 
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It is, not matter what. The waiting for results is the worst part. Keep us posted.
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Old 03-16-2012, 02:10 PM
 
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It is, and it's a life changing event. I never thought it would happen to me (as so many people point out in the face of natural disasters and illnesses). Being faced with possible premature death, possibly a lot of pain, certainly a lot of financial worries and concerns about life events; this is not easy.

The bioposy is not available yet but will be when I see the doctor next week. What I'm wondering is, is there any history of someone having a 30 cm tumor removed from the ovaries (along with a complete hysterectomy), and then not having cancer and living a normal life. That's what I want to know.

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Old 03-16-2012, 08:47 PM
 
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It is, and it's a life changing event. I never thought it would happen to me (as so many people point out in the face of natural disasters and illnesses). Being faced with possible premature death, possibly a lot of pain, certainly a lot of financial worries and concerns about life events; this is not easy.

The bioposy is not available yet but will be when I see the doctor next week. What I'm wondering is, is there any history of someone having a 30 cm tumor removed from the ovaries (along with a complete hysterectomy), and then not having cancer and living a normal life. That's what I want to know.

why would you not have a normal life?
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Old 03-16-2012, 09:00 PM
 
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It is, and it's a life changing event. I never thought it would happen to me (as so many people point out in the face of natural disasters and illnesses). Being faced with possible premature death, possibly a lot of pain, certainly a lot of financial worries and concerns about life events; this is not easy.

The bioposy is not available yet but will be when I see the doctor next week. What I'm wondering is, is there any history of someone having a 30 cm tumor removed from the ovaries (along with a complete hysterectomy), and then not having cancer and living a normal life. That's what I want to know.
What did the surgeon say after the surgery? Did s/he see anything worrisome? Do you know exactly what the CT scan showed? Sometimes if there are features that look suspicious, the surgeon will send the ovary to the pathologist to have bits frozen and looked at by the pathologist while the patient is still under anesthesia. Was that done?

It is entirely possible for a tumor that big to be totally benign. It was honking big, though.
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Old 03-17-2012, 06:29 AM
 
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By "normal life" I mean, one can go on and live out one's life without chemo or radiation, and being constantly ill. Will not get the biopsy result until the 28th. And all tests have come back normal: pap, mammogram, lung x-ray.

He hinted that there might have been some cancer cells in the removed tumor, but I decided yesterday to move to a state with med. mj; I'm not going to do radiation or chemo. I'm just not. He said we would "discuss cancer treatment" on the 28th.
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Old 03-17-2012, 08:39 AM
 
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All cancers are different, as are treatments. For many, with chemo and radiation, you DO go on to live a normal life. I have 50 or 60 years of living past my cancer- I would have had 6 months without chemo.

Medical marijuana does not cure or treat, it just helps with symptoms. You would be hard pressed to find a doctor who will prescribe it to you if you are actively choosing to not pursue treatment, unless treatment is not a viable medical option.
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Old 03-17-2012, 08:47 AM
 
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All cancers are different, as are treatments. For many, with chemo and radiation, you DO go on to live a normal life. I have 50 or 60 years of living past my cancer- I would have had 6 months without chemo.

Medical marijuana does not cure or treat, it just helps with symptoms. You would be hard pressed to find a doctor who will prescribe it to you if you are actively choosing to not pursue treatment, unless treatment is not a viable medical option.

I'm happy that you survived. I'm 61 now. I think there are some studies which indicate that hemp oil shrinks tumors.
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Old 03-17-2012, 09:47 AM
 
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I'm happy that you survived. I'm 61 now. I think there are some studies which indicate that hemp oil shrinks tumors.
I believe those studies were for the lungs. Medical marijuana is not a treatment. I wish it was, but it hasn't cured my leukemia.

You sound depressed. I'm sure that is normal after the surgery you had. Please don't discount treatment. It may not be as intense as you think.

I pray the biopsy results are good news for you.
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Old 03-17-2012, 09:52 AM
 
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I believe those studies were for the lungs. Medical marijuana is not a treatment. I wish it was, but it hasn't cured my leukemia.

You sound depressed. I'm sure that is normal after the surgery you had. Please don't discount treatment. It may not be as intense as you think.

I pray the biopsy results are good news for you.
Thank you. I guess I am depressed.
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