PCOS Messages for January, 2002: Re: LMP Ovarian Cancer

Re: LMP Ovarian Cancer

From: Barbra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 04:08:57 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 24 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>Hello
>I am aware that a cyst and a tumor are different. However my
>gyn/oncologist who has been practicing for many years uses the words
>cysts/tumors just that way. Are you a gynecologist? I don't want to
>argue with anyone or nit pick at verbage. I just asked what this meant.
>A simple explanation in laymens terms is what I was looking for. I have
>just received my ovarian cancer dx after having seen a gyn for two years
>and having my symptoms wrote off as stress related and csection related
>or other things, because I didn't question what was going on. Since you
>don't know anything about me or my cancer, you could not possibly know
>how I am applying the information. Your own signature line says it all.
>I am sorry that I ever asked as it has turned into a very stressful
>post.
>Sincerely RobinS
>
>At Thu, 24 Jan 2002, Renee wrote:
>>
>>A cyst and a tumor are very different entities. It says it could have come
>>from another tumor (not required, but possible). It mentions nothing about cysts.
>>
>>Renee
>>
>>RobinS wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello
>>> Yes I know it is not talking about me in particular. I would just like
>>> to know if it is saying that if a cyst/tumor has ruptured it could have
>>> carried the disease and the disease then could manifest other forms. I
>>> am very aware of my own condition.
>>>
>>> To ask my own gyn/oncologist I have to wait for my next appt. in two
>>> months.
>>> Thanks - RobinS
>>>
>>> At Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Renee wrote:
>>> >
>>> It just talks about the possibility of something
>>> >happening in this situation, but does not talk about you in particular.
>>> >
>>> >Take it to your oncologist and ask.
>>> >
>>> >Renee
>>> >
>>> >RobinS wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> Hello. I was recently had a hysterectomy, omenectomy, tumor debulking
>>> >> with lymph node removal etc. Diagnosis is LMP Stage IIIB.
>>> >> I have been researching. Could someone please tell me in plain
>>> >> nomenclature what does this mean:
>>> >>
>>> >> Malignant transformation can, however, occur and may be associated with
>>> >> a similar tumor outside of the ovary; such tumors are the result of
>>> >> either a second primary or rupture of the primary endometrial tumor.[4]
>>> >>
>>> >> Thank You - RobinS
>>> >>
>>
>>--
>>Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
>>
>>---
>>
>>Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
>> --Zen saying
>>

I will post to you what I have discovered,as I was very worried about the potential Ovarian Cancer myself. The FIGO Staging for Primary Carcinoma of the Ovary (1985)

Stage I Growth limited to the ovaries.

Stage Ia Growth limited to one ovary; no ascites. No tumor on the external surface; capsule intact.

Stage Ib Growth limited to both ovaries: no ascites. No tumor on the external surfaces; capsules intact.

Stage Ic Tumor either stage Ia or Ib but with tumor on surface of one or both ovaries, or with capsule ruptured; or with ascites present containing malignant cells or with positive peritoneal washings.

Stage II Growth involving one or both ovaries with pelvic extension.

Stage IIa Extension and/or metastases to the uterus and/or tubes.

Stage IIb Extension to other pelvic tissues.

Stage IIc Tumor either stage IIa or IIb. but with tumor on surface of one or both ovaries: or with capsule(s) ruptured; or with ascites present containing malignant cells or with positive peritoneal washings.

Stage III Tumor involving one or both ovaries with peritoneal implants outside the pelvis and/or positive retroperitoneal or inguinale nodes. Superficial liver metastasis equals stage III. Tumor is limited to the true pelvis but with histologically proven malignant extension to small bowel or omentum.

Stage IIIa Tumor grossly limited to true pelvis with negative nodes but with histologically confirmed microscopic seeding of abdominal peritoneal surfaces.

Stage IIIb Tumor of one or both ovaries with histologically confirmed implants of abdominal peritoneal surfaces none exceeding 2 cm in diameter. Nodes are negative.

Stage IIIc Abdominal implants greater than 2 cm in diameter and/or positive retroperitoneal or inguinale nodes.

Stage IV Growth involving one or both ovaries, with distant metastases. If pleural effusion is present, there must be positive cytology. Parenchymal liver metastases equal stage IV.

I am sorry that I don't understand this terminology,but hoping this helps you know what you are presently dealing with.

I am hoping that you get better...Please let me know how things turn out for you..

--
Sincerely,
Barbra Camara

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