Hi, Live in South Africa - 48 years old - had a malignant ovary removed in February - had started with blood clots November last year in my legs - and tired - put it down to work pressure - hectic tummy cramps for a week and abnormal stool- 2 ultrasounds and chest xrays all okay - on warfarin for the blood clots when the professor had no further explanation asked for a cat scan - (not one of the ultrasounds had picked this up - both done by different radioligists - and they have no explanation why they didn't see it) - and there was the"squatter" - name we gave it - went to gynae he said probably a cyst have it out when I am ready - went in the following week - dr thought all okay as no fluid in the pelvis, no swollen glands etc - 4 days later diagnosis stage 1 - was completely encapulated - no extentions - was told how lucky I was as this is not an easy cancer to find at this stage - went for a 2nd opinion as I had been told no chemo and a CA125 every three months and a 6 monthly check up - 2nd gynae - wanted me straight back in to remove the other ovary - stomache washings and biopsy on fat and glands - I was horrified - he gave me a vaginal and rectal examination - said he thought all was fine but that I must be back in 6 months to have it done - had to do a range of tumour markings every month - I just couldn't go straight back for another op - it was a HUGE stumbling block for me - 2nd opinion oncologist - he said have it done then you know all okay - eventually went 8 weeks ago to my gynae as I am comfortable with him - 2nd ovary had attached itself to the colon and had internal bleeding - so good decision - once again very fortunate - now tumour markings every 3 months and 6 monthly check ups with ultrasounds and chest xrays - my tumour markings have been low from the beginning so personally I think a cat scan is the answer - ultrasounds have been useless with me - I do believe to stay positive and do what is right for you - it has taken me a long time to get back to being myself this time round as I had terrible hot flushes immediately and mood swings - went back to gym two weeks ago and not had any further hot flushes or moods - just have to try and loose weight. GOOD LUCK - stay positive and be good to yourself. Anet