Ovarian cysts vs ovarian tumor
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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....
I had a transvaginal ultrasound done and my dr. is on vacation and the nurse gave me what the report said. I'm worrying myself sick not knowing the answers to these questions. The only details the nurse read to me from the ultrasound report was this: "Complex left ovarian mass vs. multiple contiguous cyst". My first question is, is there a difference between a mass and a cyst? Also, does the "vs." mean the radiologist wasn't sure if it was one or the other?
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.
A transvaginal ultrasound (TV) is the most valuable diagnostic study in the evaluation of an adnexal or pelvic mass/suspicious cysts. Cysts, hemorrhagic cysts, endometriomas, and dermoids have a high predictive diagnosis via TV ultrasound. Get a copy of your TV(you are entitled to it) and post the exact results
An MRI is usually the next test that should be given as they are more precise when read by the right radiologist.
initially had generalized abdominal discomfort, especially left to mid to right upper abd quadrant with some bloating feeling, occasional right lower abd quad pain. Was started on omeprazole and bloating/discomfort left-mid-right have definitely decreased. Now just have infrequent "jab" type feeling Right upper to lower quad (kind if "side sticker" feeling) had JAK2 test which was Neg.(?
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.
If you are found to have ovarian cancer and your tumor makes this tumor marker, then it can be valuable tool for your follow-up.
Here are a couple of links that will give you more information:
http://oreilly.com/medical/news/ovarian_ten_things.html
http://www.wcn.org/findadoctor/
I hope all turns out to be benign! You should get surgery as soon as possible because your mass is so large.
Polycystic ovaries can be misinterpreted as complex cysts. The reason for this is that the cysts in PCOS are a cluster of simple cysts that can give the appearance on imaging as one (larger) cyst with septations.
However, most ovarian cysts, tumors and masses are benign / non-cancerous. Ovarian cancer is rare but, sadly, typically has a poor prognosis mainly because it isn't diagnosed early.
I too have Ovarian Remnent Syndrome...and have had re-curring cysts in the pelvic area. I too am an Ovarian Cancer survivior, stage 1A. I too have cysts on my kidneys.
Now, all that being said, I have had a total of two surgeries and although there are more cysts...the doctors are not too keen on a 3rd sugery because of all the risks. The doctors have also mentioned that some people are just cystic and develop these things....doesn't mean that it is cancer.
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?
Unless you have the BRCA mutation you have a 1.4 % of ovarian cancer in a life time. 98% of all ovarian cysts are benign. Most women have several benign ovarian cysts in a life time. Uterine cancer and ovarian are not related which is weird. It is good they are checking. It may all turn out to be benign endometriosis. In the old days if you were past child bearing years they would do a hysterectomy. Now they know how important ovaries are to a woman's over all health and do not take them.
I agree with Cindy that it is very unlikely to be Ovarian Cancer. However, young girls do get cysts. Actually cysts are very very common in young premenopausal women and 95 % benign. You may want to check the top right of this page; "Health Pages" . It has a lot of information about cysts . Of course we don't know if she even has cysts. And.. we're not Drs. here.. She really needs to be seen my by a Gyn. It could be one of many things.
Hi There,
one simple way to know if cysts are functional - that is- related to the ovarian - menstrual cycle is to wait a cycle or two and rescan. Cysts that are related to ovulation will be gone and be replaced by new cysts with the new cycle. A persistent or growing cyst may be a tumor benign or malignant.
Ca 125 is not a screen for cancer. The result just tells us that this cyst or tumor does not produce the CA 125 protein.
I am assuming that tha 4.5 cm, 2.8 cm, 3.3 cm and 4.
I recently heard about a treatment for cancerous cysts that involves laser removal but goes in vaginally vs. requiring surgery. I can't find any details online. Has anyone heard of this? Is it even possible?
I too have developed Ovarian Cysts...and have no ovaries. There is something called Ovarian Remnant Syndrome....if just one ovarian cell is left behind at time of surgery, you can develop ovarian cysts, masses, etc. There is not alot of info about ORS out there, but, if you do some "googling" you will find more info.
Best of luck to you.
t know if this is a new and bigger cysts or the old cysts has gotten bigger. And as far as the possible tumor, while I was getting the last ultrasound done the radiologist was describing everything to me as she found it, however the gyn tells me that my left side is clearing up when I damn well know from seeing it myself that it wasn't the case.
It is possible that you have had a benign ovarian tumor for some time. Your symptoms suggest that. But ultimately, unless those cysts are gone next time an ultrasound is done, it is very reasonable to evaluate the ovary by laparoscopy and remove the cysts and possibly the whole ovary.
Even though you are low risk and have a normal CA 125, there is still a risk (small) that you have a malignant tumor. Ask your doctor what he/she thinks about a gyn onc consultation.
I wondered about the connection between Evista and Ovarian cysts which have also been mentioned "together". However upon further researching and talking with my Gyn., no real correlation has been found. Also, Evista is an Estrogen "blocker" . It has been shown actually to prevent some types of breast cancer..I was placed on Evista 8 years ago after some suspicious mammograms , which fortunately turned out to be nothing.
Doctors will often intermingle the term mass, tumor and cyst. The symptoms you are having are also very common with cysts. Do take a look at the health pages (top right) for more info on the types of symptoms you can get. However, there are times that they can't be entirely sure until you have it removed. Do you know what kind of cyst you have? When are you having surgery?
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