Diagnosed with massive pelvic mass

I have just been diagnosed with a massive pelvic mass classed as 28 weeks gestation but now 36 after two more weeks, I am 63 and feeling so scared. Had amazingly quick NHS scans and MRI and was due surgery urgently. My consultant cannot operate due to health condition and now waiting to see second surgeon at beginning of July, this delay is such a scary time. I look heavily pregnant feel awful and have pain in abdomen, lower back and thigh. I have bladder and bowel problems, feel full and have awful indigestion. Sleeping, sitting and walking is uncomfortable.  My mass is 180 x 170 x 120 and must be removed urgently. I have been advised to have a radical hysterectomy. Scared this huge mass will rupture. Scared of the surgery and all this after dealing with my husbands aggressive cancer last year. Scared that even though 90% certain non cancerous there is that chance and will not know until mass has been taken out. 

  • Hi Almia,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about what's brought you here and your worries. This must be incredibly difficult for you, and how you're feeling is perfectly understandable especially with everything you've been through.

    It's the uncertainty that's often the most difficult, as well as the waiting for any treatment or diagnosis. I'm glad to hear your initial scans were quick, and I hope you don't have too much longer to wait to see the second surgeon.

    It may be a tricky couple of weeks or so but during that time try not to worry about what it might be and instead focus on the positives where possible, and also the medical advice you've received so far.

    I hope you find this forum useful and do feel free to post here anytime, as well as to let us know how you get on - if you would like to of course. We're always here to listen.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben

    Cancer Chat Moderator