Hello,
can I please have some insight into ovarian cancers that were caught early as a relatively small in size 4/5cm
i am due for surgery for right ovary and tube removal as I have a complex cyst. It’s just under 5cm, ORADS 4 with solid components and high vascularity. Ca125 is 78 other markers are normal
I haven’t felt quite right for a while and couldn’t put my finger on it. Nothing very obvious though just bloating and pain, occasionally nauseous, acid reflux through the roof, and hormonal imbalance symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, periods all over the place with extreme pain. I put this down to pre existing condition hypothyroidism but my levels are optimal after a constant battle of adjusting meds. I just have this gut feeling but also don’t know if a small tumour could actually play havoc like this?
I would really appreciate if anyone would be willing to share their small ish tumour sizes & diagnosis
thank you xxx
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