I’m currently 19, at the end of November 2025 I was diagnosed with mucinous carcinoma of the ovary, I received surgery on the 4th of December 2025 to remove the 25cm mass, in the histology it says that the cancer was confined to the ovary. There for no further treatment. Obviously this is brilliant news but something in the back of my head tells me I still have it, im not sure if it is a psychological thing as I am very aware and conscious but I have been noticing changes, such and the swelling of a lymph node in my groin area, cramping and pain, not wanting to eat and not feeling tired. How did others deal with this type of anxiety?
Hi Harrietgrace
I am sorry to hear that you had a diagnosis of ovarian cancer in November last year.
Fear of reoccurrence is very natural and I think most people who have had cancer feel the same- I know I do at times.
At 2 months post surgery your body will still be recovering from your surgery.
My feeling is that you know your own body the best and if you still feel something is not right then listen to that gut feeling and make an appointment to be checked out. Some of these symptoms could well be down to anxiety and a normal part of recovery however some of these physical symptoms need checking. A swollen lymph node in particular needs looking at. Rather than worrying about what could be wrong would it not be better to just get some reassurance by getting checked out. You may have a number to call on your discharge paperwork or you could contact your GP.
You could also give the Support Line a call and talk things through with one of the nurses.
Hope you can get some reassurance soon.
Jane
