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Just over 18 months ago, I had a full hysterectomy because they thought I had ovarian cancer…. almost 10 months ago I had MOAS* and in October I had my ileostomy reversed….. today I ran for the third week – 1.9 miles 

My first scan is in March and I have no idea what the future holds, this illness sucks but I’m embracing the moment……

Sarah

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MOAS

MOAS – ‘Mother of all Surgeries’ – patients’ name for cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)

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We thought it was nothing more than an ovarian cyst

We thought it was nothing more than an ovarian cyst

My journey started in October 2013 (I was 53 years old), when I had an ultrasound to determine if I had gallstones or an issue with my gallbladder. The results showed a small cyst and mild fluid in my lower right abdomen area. It was decided that we would monitor the cyst and fluid and have an MRI in one year. We thought it was nothing more than an ovarian cyst. I never thought it would lead to a diagnosis of Mucinous Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma.

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I was convinced I had gallstones but it wasn’t gallstones

I was convinced I had gallstones but it wasn’t gallstones

After an elderly relative was admitted to hospital with gallstones and, after researching her symptoms online, I was convinced I had the same problem. I pestered my GP to refer me for an ultrasound which eventually showed I had no gallstones, but “a fair amount” of fluid around my liver.

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This illness sucks but I’m embracing the moment