Ovarian Cancer

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A little over 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. My GYN sent me to a GYN-Onc who performed a total hysterectomy on me. He did take 4 lymph nodes for biopsy. When my GYN-Onc received my pathology report, it showed that I not only had uterine cancer but also ovarian cancer The AJCC pathologic stage is TX N0 MX - endometriod endometrial adenocarcinoma of the endometrium, FIGO grade 1 with no vascular invasion noted. The left ovary was endometriod endometrial adenocarcinoma with stromal hyperplasia also present. Lymph nodes were negative for tumor.

Because my GYN-Onc was not aware of the ovarian cancer other abdominal sampling was not done.

My GYN-Onc recommended no chemo or radiation. I have had a pap smear every 3 months and they have all been normal. The normal blood tests used to look for the presence of ovarian cancer are not helpful in my case as my initial test as well as subsequent tests were all normal. I have also had several CT scans over the last 2 years and they have all been normal.

My problem, however, is that I cannot get over the fact that I did not have chemo I suppose I should be grateful that I didn't have to go through with it, but I get so scared. I am so afraid that, because I didn't have the chemo or any other treatment, the cancer(s) could still be there. How do I get over being so afraid. I have almost put my life on hold for the past 2 years. Every ache and pain sends me over the top.

Has anyone else had ovarian or uterine cancer and not had to go through any type of treatment, be it chemo and/or radiation?

Thanks!
Paula