HI, my name is Valerie. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Feb. of 2007.(I live in CA) I just had my second surgery two weeks ago. So far ive had my left ovary, fallopian tube, omentum, and some of my lymph nodes removed. Both of my surgeries took about three weeks to set up so i dont understand why its taking them so long. The sooner you take care of it, the better. Just wanted to wish your family and your niece good luck. She needs all the support she can get because it is very difficult to go through something like this. Wish you guys the best and everything is going to be fine.