how did your mother get ovarian cancer after having a hysterectomy. i am thinking of having a hysterectomy because my mom did of ovarian cancer on febuary 8th of this year. biggest loss of my life. hers was actually called primary peritoneal cancer/ovarian cancer always very confusing to me. anyway she lived for 7 years after diagnosis and had good success with avastin which is not a chemo. but it is an iv medication that cuts the blood supply from the tumor. it is experimental and insurance or most will not pay but we did it and payed out of pocket. my prayers are with you and your family as i sure know what you are going thru. carole