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Do Regular Abdominal Cramps Indicate That The Cancer Has Returned After Having Full Hysterectomy And Diagnosed With Borderline Ovarian Cancer?

Hi, I had a full hysterectomy almost one year ago, border line ovarian cancer, they took out everything lately I get cramps like period cramps my last check up was in may and since then the cramos are pretty much daily. Not bad but they are there
Cluld this b cancer returning or scar tissue thanks
posted on Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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Having cramps need not necessarily indicate a recurrence of cancer. After hysterectomy it can take 3 months to a year for complete surgical recovery. You must go for regular follow up imaging to rule out any recurrence. Cramps might be due to nerve stimulation occurring after surgery.
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Do Regular Abdominal Cramps Indicate That The Cancer Has Returned After Having Full Hysterectomy And Diagnosed With Borderline Ovarian Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Having cramps need not necessarily indicate a recurrence of cancer. After hysterectomy it can take 3 months to a year for complete surgical recovery. You must go for regular follow up imaging to rule out any recurrence. Cramps might be due to nerve stimulation occurring after surgery.