> Hello Everyone, I have not wrote in a while, but things in my life are
> really hard...The pain in my lower left side has gotten worse and
> finally the doctor order a CT scan and it showed a few things the first
> one was a mass in my breast and the second things was a left ovary, but
> I had my left ovary removed last Oct....
I don't want to scare you, but both masses need to be investigated. Living with pain can sometimes give us the idea that adhesions are at the bottom of our problems, and they may not be.
Don't wait to see what happens with removing HRT. Get an ultrasound of the breast and a biopsy. Get additional transvaginal ultrasounds of the ovarian mass.
Sadly, women can get ovarian cancer even after ovaries have been removed. I know several women on the ovarian cancer list who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the peritoneum.
If you have ANY suspicion that this mass near where your ovary was removed needs further examination insist on having it evaluated by a gynecological oncologist. These specialists have additional training and board certification in treating cancers of the female reproductive tract.
You should have 1. transvaginal ultrasound 2. a CA-125 blood test and 3. a complete pelvic exam. These should be done pretty much at the same time.
There are hereditary connections between breast and ovarian cancer. If there is any breast and/or ovarian and/or colon cancer in your family, treat this stuff as very serious!!
Sorry to scare you. Very likely both masses can turn out to be cysts. Huge percentages of both breast and ovarian masses are. But better safe!
Love,
Kate
-- Kate Murphy katemm@mindspring.com