Ovarian cysts vs cancer

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Avatar f tn If you have these cysts on both ovaries, that is another indication that it is PCOS. Ovarian cancer does not typically present in both ovaries simultaneously.
Avatar f tn Heartburn is about 3-5 times a week with normal foods - this is fairly new in the last few months. There is more...but they are all symptoms of ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer. In January, I stayed home from work one day not feeling well and I watched Dr. Oz. There was a woman on there that had been treated for UTIs, Acid Reflux, IBS, and some of them repeatedly. But something about that spoke to me.
Avatar m tn I'm sorry but I have not heard of this. Do you have ovarian cancer? You might ask this question on the ovarian cancer site. They may have more information for you. Sorry I wasn't any help.
654396 tn?1237508912 i have breat cancer leukemia illestomy and now have cysts onboth kidneys and bladder amongthe many infections i am scared to death and my cancer doctor poo poos my worriezs the pain inmy back is unbearable but becaue i have blood clot formations she does not want me to go to pain management nopr aspiate the cysats help me p l e a s e kayu frederiuck ***@****
Avatar n tn Most ovarian cysts are benign and resolve on their own. Hopefully by now you have more info from the other images. What more did you find out?
Avatar f tn A couple of things to remember, GYN/Oncologists treat many benign conditions, they are experts with 3 years additional training, also, they do not spend a big chunk of their time on obstetrics. Ovarian Cancer is a very rare disease. Most ovarian cysts are benign. Ovarian cancer can only be diagnosed through a biopsy. The best thing to do is try to relax, and wait for the answers before panicing or even before researching....
Avatar n tn The heavy mensus could be the cause of the anemia. It's not uncommon to be anemic during the reproductive years. It's quite possible a cyst is present. That can also affect the mensus. Don't go thinking about ovarian cancer so quickly. Cysts are the much more common problem for women. Or it could be a hemmorahgic cyst (bleeding). Most of the time they are harmless and remedy themselves, but on rarer occasions they bleed too much and need removal.
Avatar f tn I feel like I am 4 months pregnant. Is this normal for cysts? ovarian cancer? I have been pregnant 6 times and had 3 live births and 3 miscarriages (spontaneous). I guess my question to you is whether you think it is likely cancer or a benign cyst? What does the irregular edges and color mean? Will they do a biopsy on the cysts or just surgery? How soon do you think he will want to do the surgery once I see him? Will it be okay to wait or should it be immediate? Thank you!
Avatar m tn MOST ovarian cysts, etc are benign, well over 95 percent of them. Ovarian cancer is a pretty rare disease. The wait until Dec 4th to see a GYN/Oncologist is not that long, and if GYN/Oncologist feels after reviewing your records that it is an emergency for you to be seen, they would get you into the office earlier. Wait times also vary depending on your location and the number of GYN/Oncologists in the area. The cysts/masses you have are pretty small.
Avatar f tn The good news is that often the worst case scenario is that some kind of surgery may be required to remove what does not belong there. Rarely is it cancer. Benign cysts can also make us ill to the point we think we have a fatal illness, but take comfort in the fact that this is rarely the case.
Avatar m tn s as a guide to determine if you have the most common form of ovarian cancer, approximately 80% of all ovarian cancers are epitheal ovarian cancer which is cancer of the cells on the surface of your ovary. Please keep in mind that CA-125 can be elevated if your menstruating and some other cuases of inflamation.. There are other types of ovarian cancer that are hormone driven and depending which form a person has there will be excess symptoms of that specific hormone.
Avatar m tn s or earlier then you have less than a 2% ovarian cancer over a life time. 98% of ovarian cysts are benign cysts can be the size of grapefruits. I was surprised that an ultra sound could show ovarian cancer but it can. Mine showed cancer. I had an ultrasound on Thursday. The doctor called me Monday and told me I had a mass. I saw the Oncologist on the next day and was in surgery in three days. You probably all ready know this but it is good to go to a GYN/Oncologist.
Avatar n tn Your doctor will discuss the plan for surgery using all your test results and the size of you cysts combined. The size of the cysts also determine if you will have a laparotomy as opposed to a lapraroscopy. If a cyst is large it's usually done by laparotomy because it can't fit through the smaller instruments used in belly button surgery. I know this is a lot to try to digest right now, but try to take it one day at a time and keep in mind that 95% of ovarian cysts are benign.
254714 tn?1316613355 i had done in Dec 2009 bilateral ocarian cysts areidentified once again. the right ovarian cyst appears complex vs two adjacent cysts with a combined cystic structure measuring 3.3*5.6*3.3 cm representing an interval increase in size greatest dimension of 4.2cm on 10/29/09 no color doppler blood flow is demonstrated nor nodularity internally. overall the right ovary measure 3.1*6.5*4.0 cm the left ovary is also slighty enlarged measuring 3.4*5.2*4.
Avatar n tn My cyst contains only liquid (the doctor saw it at the ultrasound) and I am 22 years old.If someone has ovarian cancer the ca125 level is regular?Thank you!
Avatar f tn Could my recurrence of Ovarian cancer be attributed to my taking Evista for a year? I had ovarian cancer 15 years ago and after surgery and chemo, and a "second look" surgery with multiple biopsies was considered cured.I had a complete hysterectomy and the cancer seemed to be contained in my left ovary. Last winter I found a lump in my left groin which was biopsied and diagnosed as ovarian malignancy.
Avatar f tn If you are less than 50 with no family history of ovarian cancer, breast, colon or prostate cancer, I suggest you can be reassured that your chances of cancer are very less. Good luck and please keep me posted.
Avatar n tn Most ovarian cysts and masses are benign, even suspicious looking ones. If you do not have a family history or predisposition for ovarian cancer then your lifetime risk is less than 2%. And yes, the CA125 test is not accurate at diagnosing ovarian cancer. Benign (non-cancerous) conditions can cause an elevated result. A friend of mine had a CA125 level over 1000 (VERY HIGH) when she had a benign cyst. She unnecessarily lost not only her ovary but also her uterus and other ovary.
534546 tn?1225027975 As one who has Ovarian Cancer, the only way to tell is a biopsy .. it rules cancer in or out. Dr. Goodman did give the proper sequence of events. Find a Gyn/Oncologist. They have the most experience dealing with Ovarian issues/masses. Then the MD will suggest either a laparoscopy to "see" what is there or full surgery and hysterectomy (which is what I had). Once the tumor(s) are biopsied, you will have your diagnosis. Hopefully and prayerfully, everything will be benign.
1295721 tn?1283419444 I'm 32. I have two children. I had a tubal ligation in 2000. I have been having problems with irregular periods, pain and heavy bleeding since then. In April of 2010 I was told I had cysts on my ovaries. I was originally told one cyst was complex and the other was simple. Birth control made me very emotional and I had my period nearly the entire time. It was heavy and making me feel ill. I only had 21 total days in three months that I was able to function at an almost normal pace.
Avatar f tn I had 5 lg ovarian cysts that my dr. (OBGYN fertility) wanted to surgically remove from my uterus. I had a friend tell me about CASTER OIL as a remedy for naturally removing the cysts by using "cold pressed caster oil compresses". I tried this and it worked !!!- it actually removed all 5 of my cysts!! Now my doctor is upset with me. Saying it's not safe. Really and surgery is?? People have use caster oil since Before Christ. Why is this not safe?
Avatar f tn If it were on both ovaries it would have spread more and be clear on the ultrasound that it was cancer. 98.6% of cysts are not cancer. A normal woman has a 1.4% chance of ovarian cancer in a life time. It is lower if you are younger. If you had the BRCA gene, women in your family with early ovarian cancer the chances are 20%. If your Gyn is doing a cystectomy that is great. Many take your ovaries which is not good. It is easier to take the ovary out.
Avatar n tn has anybody gotn surgery for ovarian polic cysts?
Avatar n tn I have urinary burning, pressure and pain on my lower right side and constipation, and have never had any children, all potential signs of ovarian cancer and need to get this checked out fast. Is it possible the cysts are not cysts and something is wrong but just didn't show up on my scan? I am of course scared and need to know where to go to get a obgyn checkup from an expert in the boston area.
Avatar f tn If you are not BRCA positive you have a1.4% of ovarian cancer. 98% of cysts even big ones are benign. I think if you have had 3 transvaginal ultrasounds the cancer would show up by now. It spreads to other organs and the omentum. They can see that on an ultrasound. If the doctor was thinking cancer they would send you to a Gyn/oncologist. I was sent the day after my ultrasound. I am BRCA positive.
Avatar f tn I have researched about ovarian cysts and cancer trying to find out what are the best treatment options. Also, I had a second opinion and this doctor told me that with a laparoscopy it would be enough. At the same time, I am worried since I have no kids and if they remove everything I can't have any. So that's why I have joined this site and try to find some answers. Thanks for your help and I'll let you know what happens.
Avatar f tn Just now worried,could this be ovarian cancer?
675329 tn?1297288378 Of course if you had the hysterectomy, you would be able to avoid ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, etc, but it is a huge decision to make. If your gyn can do something to help you, I would try that first if I was you. If your symptoms cause you a lot of problems you may end up with total or partial hysterectomy at some stage, but I think it would be best to hang on to your ovaries as long as possible. Is 2 month scans really necessary?