When scanning my thigh (which found a soft tissue mass throughout my leg so also dealing with that) they found a defined mass in left ovary. Only had the initial appointment and waiting for referral but gynaecologist said it was the size of a grapefruit. I'm just really daunted about what to expect next and scared of the size. Especially as they have found the soft tissue mass elsewhere. I have two children under 5 and finding it tough not to let my thoughts spiral.
I know how stressful this time is. I had a left ovarian cyst a few months ago (it grew to the size of a melon in a week!) and subsequently had surgery and now chemotherapy. You can’t change the outcome so focus on pushing for investigations and or surgery as quick as possible. If it is bad news then the sooner you get treatment the better.
Target Ovarian Cancer and Ovacome have some very useful info on their websites and their own support forums.
best wishes,
Sarah
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