u/OmentumProject

I am an ovarian cancer survivor (stage 2). I manage mild lymphedema in both legs and abdomen. I had lymph nodes and my Omentum removed. The Omentum is part of the immune system and the lymphatic system and often removed in ovarian cancer- studies show higher survival rates when it is removed.

I think many ovarian cancer survivors may be living with undiagnosed lymphedema. Ovarian cancer patients are not routinely screened for lymphedema.

If there are any ovarian cancer survivors who see this post and have been diagnosed with lymphedema I would love to know about your journey to diagnosis. Please share as you are comfortable.