Lymph nodes

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Stage 4 HGSOC.
Any one here had lymph nodes removed safely from all the following areas during debulking surgery or did chemo manage to get rid if it from these areas -

Pelvic sidewalls (both sides)
→ Lymph nodes in the lower pelvis, near where the ovaries and uterus sit.

Left mesorectal fat
→ Tissue around the rectum (toward the back of the pelvis).

Along the left common iliac vessels
→ Nodes running along a major blood vessel that drains the pelvis.

Para-aortic region (below the renal vessels)
→ Higher up in the abdomen, near the main artery (aorta), just below the kidneys.

  • Hi  

    Although I’ve had major gynaecological surgery to remove my whole reproductive system and more, which included lymph node removal, I can’t comment on the specific nodes you are asking about. However, I noticed you hadn’t had a reply yet, so my response will give your post a little nudge. 

    While you are waiting for others to reply, you might find it helpful to speak to one of our nurses about this and the link to ask a question is here

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    Sarah xx


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