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Is It Possible To Get Cancer Even If The Ovaries Were Removed Earlier?
I have been diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer. No treatment has started yet, as they have found a mass in the left ovary area, even though my ovaries were removed at the age of 27. I am now 67. I will have MRI and & pelvic ultrasound next week. My oncologist said she has not seen this before. I am asking if it is possible to have cancer where there is no ovary? I have never had any problems or symptoms since my hysterectomy 40 years ago. Could it be linked to the breast cancer, both on the right side? Thank you. I am currently in a library with a dead cell phone battery trying to calm my fears, but, cannot contact my doctor until I get a working phone.
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
yes it is still possible to have mass in adnexa after removing the ovaries. It can arise from the tubes or from the uterus. sometimes and most commkonly after removing both ovaries, tubes and uterus, cancer can arise from the peritoneum, that is cells lining the abdomen. Since you have breast cancer, spread from breast cancer also needs to be ruled out since that is also possible.
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