I just found out I have another tumour & I'm hoping it's the cause of my epilipsy.
Not sure whether to tag this support, rant, or victory lol.
At 21 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer & they removed a 20lb tumour. Two years after the surgery I started having very severe seizures. It's been 5 years since the seizures started. Still no definitive answer as to why, with no family history of this condition either. Been med resistant.
I've always suspected it was in relation to the cancer. I figured maybe such a large tumour had caused minor spinal damage that eventually led to seizures. Or maybe during the surgery they accidentally poked my spine. My biggest suspicion was that another one was growing & putting pressure on my spine but was still small enough to go uncovered.
My neurologist always disagreed with my suspicions but my experience with the cancer left me with lost trust in our healthcare system - long story there.
Yesterday we found out I have another tumour. About twice the size of a softball. Went to ER after 4 days of extreme pain, CT scan showed I have another tumour attached to my remaining ovary, & it's pressing against my other organs. Getting an MRI tomorrow for a more thorough look on exactly what's going on.
I'm a bit scared, fairly angry, & in a lot of shock. But there's a tiny ounce of excitement that it might result in the end of my seizures. If I have to go through this battle all over again, at least the surgery might end up resolving 2 medical conditions at once. I really, really, really hope that'll be my outcome.