Stage 4 ov, also breast cancer diagnosis

vicki_howard
vicki_howard Member Posts: 15
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hello survivors, my mom, age 68 young, diagnosed 3 weeks ago with breast cancer and 2 wks ago with stage 4 ovarian cancer (I think there is a connection here), her breast oncologist said it was non operatable, but my father took her to gyno oncologist and he will operate on 5 -26. you inspire me. I have read and copied some posts. my father is a caretaker for her and is struggling. it is overwellming. Best wishes to all of you.

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  • cancer survivor x 4
    cancer survivor x 4 Member Posts: 177
    #2
    Ovarian/Breast Cancer
    Hello,
    I am 47 years old. I had breast cancer in 1991,2007, and 2008. All Stage I. In 2009 I got Stage 2 ovarian cancer. There is a connection. I just want you to know that things are not hopeless. Right now things may seem overwhelming. The breast cancer is alot easier to deal with. The ovarian cancer will take more work. Keep up the faith and be strong. I am a survivor. Thank-You, Paula
  • catcan
    catcan Member Posts: 119
    #3
    Hang in there
    Hi Vicki

    Haven't had the breast cancer but I was diagnosed with stage 4 OVC 1yr ago. Tell your mom we will be praying for her and good luck keep us posted

    Cat
  • zinaida
    zinaida Member Posts: 221
    #4
    I was diagnosed with breast
    I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 1 and 2wks later with ovarian cancer stage 2c january-february 2007, I was 53 years old. I am BRCA1 positive. January 2010 I start my second treatment with chimo - my ovarian cancer come back.I wish your Mom be strong and be able to fight this monster (cancer). Give her my hugs and best wishes, Zina.
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #5
    Did they stage your mom's
    Did they stage your mom's OVCA from CT/PET scan results, or what? Most all of us were staged at the time of surgery.

    There is definitely a connection between breast and ovarian cancer. Has your mom had the genetic testing done? For the sake of you, your siblings and her grandchildren, you should encourage your mom to be tested for the BRCA gene mutation.

    Carlene
  • vicki_howard
    vicki_howard Member Posts: 15
    #6
    Hissy_Fitz said:

    Did they stage your mom's
    Did they stage your mom's OVCA from CT/PET scan results, or what? Most all of us were staged at the time of surgery.

    There is definitely a connection between breast and ovarian cancer. Has your mom had the genetic testing done? For the sake of you, your siblings and her grandchildren, you should encourage your mom to be tested for the BRCA gene mutation.

    Carlene

    Thanks for all the support.
    Thanks for all the support. You women truly inspire me. I too,at age 40, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I am now 46. Thank God. I had a lumpectomy and sentinal node surgery. I had chemo (lost all my hair-grew back thicker but darker) and radiation and Xeloda chemo (pill form). I also had a voluntary total hysterectomy (already adopted a wonderful child and my family was complete, again thru God's fine hand). My mom opted out of the Brca test, but was given stage 4 by the CT test, which I spent a lot of yesterday decifering. I spent time on these discussion boards when I was diagnosed and looked here again with mom. I think everyone was ready to give up on her, being stage 4, but after reading here I have hope (a lot of the battle). It seems they put a lot of money testing breast cancer. I do think ovarian is connected and will also be included with the breast cancer studies very soon. Please everyone continue to fight. I have to encourage my family. Some think its a death sentence anytime the "C" word is mentioned. I am going to the original breast dr. (Oncologist) with my father and mother tomorrow in Fishers, Indiana. I have a list of questions and don't want to listen to months or timetables any doctor states. You all gave me that hope. I truly believe there is more than science involved here. Thanks for all your kind responses. What comes around goes around and good will surely come around to you. Prayers,
    Vicki
  • Tina Brown
    Tina Brown Member Posts: 1,036 Member
    #7
    Breast cancer link
    I think there is a link between the 2. It has something to do with the oestrogen. I have Primary Peritoneal Cancer (same tissue type as ovca) and have just been tested positive for BRCA2. I am going to the breast insitute for an appointment soon as I have a family history of breast cancer.

    There is such a lot the doctors can do today, don't give up. I will be thinking about you.
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #8
    vicki_howard said:

    Thanks for all the support.
    Thanks for all the support. You women truly inspire me. I too,at age 40, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I am now 46. Thank God. I had a lumpectomy and sentinal node surgery. I had chemo (lost all my hair-grew back thicker but darker) and radiation and Xeloda chemo (pill form). I also had a voluntary total hysterectomy (already adopted a wonderful child and my family was complete, again thru God's fine hand). My mom opted out of the Brca test, but was given stage 4 by the CT test, which I spent a lot of yesterday decifering. I spent time on these discussion boards when I was diagnosed and looked here again with mom. I think everyone was ready to give up on her, being stage 4, but after reading here I have hope (a lot of the battle). It seems they put a lot of money testing breast cancer. I do think ovarian is connected and will also be included with the breast cancer studies very soon. Please everyone continue to fight. I have to encourage my family. Some think its a death sentence anytime the "C" word is mentioned. I am going to the original breast dr. (Oncologist) with my father and mother tomorrow in Fishers, Indiana. I have a list of questions and don't want to listen to months or timetables any doctor states. You all gave me that hope. I truly believe there is more than science involved here. Thanks for all your kind responses. What comes around goes around and good will surely come around to you. Prayers,
    Vicki

    If it's any consolation,
    If it's any consolation, BRCA positive women tend to do better when diagnosed with OVCA than BRCA negative ones.

    I would like suggest that you encourage your mom to see a Gyn/Oncologist specialist. Studies show that women treated by them fare better than those treated by non-specialty oncologists.

    Carlene

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