Posted by Larry Hoover on November 23, 2008, at 20:06:24
In reply to GOOD NEWS » fayeroe, posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 10:42:50
Hi Kath. I hope you don't mind a masculine voice in this dialogue. I totally understand your concern about cancer. Once that question arises, it's really hard to put aside. Even though my mom died of a bowel malignancy, it took eight months to get tested myself, after we found out.
Your ultrasound result suggests that what you have is a simple cyst. That's what they call it. Anyway, the likelihood that it's cancer is less than one percent from that test result alone. The CA125 blood test is not perfect, but if it's negative too, then the chance that it's cancer virtually disappears. They'll still monitor you, of course. That's simply being prudent.
Here's a thorough article on the subject. I found it answered any question that occurred to me. http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/Public/pdf/Ovarian_Cysts_No34.pdf
Take care.
Lar
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