32 ΥΟ with Μalignant Dermoid cyst

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Ι am 32 years old I was diagnosed with a dermoid cyst (January 2021) and I was told but my gyn to remove it but I didn't have to rush since dermoid cysts are mostly benign. Finally I  removed it (August 2021) and unfortunatelly the biopsy showed cancer cells on the cyst. Now I am advised to remove my ovary and tube and send them for biopsy. I hope they are clear. If they are not clear the suggect full hysterectomy and chemo. I am 32 and doctors said it is quite rare incident.

Are there any similar incidents/stories.

I am terrified. I think that my life is in danger. I have two children. 

Thank you 

  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi,

    I'm sorry that you are going through this too. It is very scary and like you I have two children. I had a cyst which led to a full hysterectomy etc. I will be having Chemo soon and probably another op. 

    I'm sure you probably feel overwhelmed. I know sometimes I just think 'nope too much' but its natural. Listen to the doctors and take advice. Do you have a nurse who you can talk to? 

    Take care. C x

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Thank you for replying. I'm so sorry for your situation. Ι hope you get over it soon. I have my family, my sister helps a lot. How old did you get diagnosed? Was it a dermoid cyst?  Are doctors positive in general? I'm sorry for asking so many ... I'm so scared really. 

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    No need to be sorry I understand. I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and I had absolutely no idea I was ill until I had pain one day. Mine is a rare form and I am still waiting on histology to confirm everything. It's great to hear that you have your family and sister. You will be scared, like you I am too. I worry about so much, but at the moment I am trying to only focus on what I know and not what I think will happen. I can't focus on what has gone (did I miss symptoms? did I work too hard? It doesn't matter its done), I can't focus on what might be  because i don't know and I am only guessing. I can focus on what I know now and what the doctors tell me to do.

    Of course all of that is easier said than done and I often find myself worrying about the next phone call Joy 

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    I'm 39 x

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    I really hope that everything will be finally ok with your situation. Do you have people to rely on? 

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Hi, I do. I was widowed 4 years ago but I have a good support network. 

    My eldest moves away to uni in a few weeks and I really want her to go. My youngest is 12. 

    How old are your children? 

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    I am really sorry for the loss. My son is 6 and my daughter is 4. It's very important to have people around you. I live in Greece and the medical system is not as reliable as in UK. 

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Oh wow! How long have you lived there? 

    There Lovely ages Slight smile 

    I don't really know alot about the medical system in Greece. X

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    I am from Greece! So I live here my whole life... We have very good doctors but the public health system is not well organised with serious delays.  I am currently visiting doctors from the private sector but I have to search everything on my own and pay for everything, operations, exams etc. 

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    Haha. That makes sense, it must be amazing to live there. However, it must be difficult having to organise your own care. I really hope you get sorted soon.