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Re: Is a solid/complex cystic structure in the left adnexa means ovary cancer?
From: Mindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Feb 27 14:26:49 2003
Have the run a CA 125 blood test on you? Mine was slightly elevated, but
Endo can cause that as well; however, very high levels can indicate
cancer.
My endometriomas were removed by lap and I have both ovaries.
Mindy
At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Samantha wrote:
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>Hi Mandy,
>
>Thanks for you reply.
>I am praying... my one turn out to be an endo. I have done 3 blood
>test recently, to check tuman all are in normal level.
>What kind of surgery you had? How performed your surgery? Gyn Oncologist
>or your Ob/Gyn? Do you still have your both ovaries?
>I have made an appointment with gyn Reproductive Endocrinology.
>Reading your mail, thinking.....instead of gyn repro endocrinologist, i
>could visit a oncologist.
>
>At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Mindy wrote:
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>>I had the same.....turned out to be an endometrioma....I would have a
>>cancer specialist look at it....likt the other reply, like a University
>>or GYN Oncologist. I had mine checked by a doc at UCI before my
>>surgery.
>>
>>Mindy
>>
>>At Wed, 26 Feb 2003, Kayla wrote:
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>>>At Sun, 23 Feb 2003, Samantha wrote:
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>>>>Is a solid/complex cystic structure in the left adnexa (Ovary) means
>>>>Ovary cancer?
>>>>
>>>>I am 34 yrs old and very scard!
>>>>Don't know, what kind of doctor i need for Ovary Cyst treatment!
>>>>Ob/Gyn or other specialist?
>>>>Any idea please?
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Samantha
>>>>
>>>Samantha,
>>>That is exactly what my lab report came back after I had an ultrasound
>>>when all my women troubles started. This says nothing about cancer and
>>>most likely isn't. It all depends on the size and how it actaully looks
>>>when they look inside. I suggest, relax first, then consult a
>>>gyn-oncologist NOT because of the cancer possibililty...but it is good.
>>>BUT b/c they are more experienced w/ ovarian masses and removing them.
>>>They often have better surgical skills too. I had a gyn-oncologist and
>>>my gyn present during the surgery and if it wasn't for the oncologist, I
>>>wouldn't have any of my reproductive organs anymore. Also, you might
>>>want to look at a university hospital who has more experienced
>>>specialists. I am going to see one at Northwestern University in
>>>Chicago that is suppose to be the best w/ ovarian cysts and endo. Email
>>>me privately if you want to talk more....keara786@yahoo.com
>>>
>>>--
>>>Kayla
>>>**Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**
>>>
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