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07.10.08, 16:36 PM General Topics
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Need to have ovarian cyst, prob* benign, taken out. Went to a specialist (Gyn Oncologist - yikes) and he said they won't know til it's out and have path report. He also said he can't do the laproscopy for another 3 wks. WTF? Is that normal? If they can't tell me it's benign, shou;dnt it come out ASAP? I'm pretty upset about this. ANyone BTDT? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.10.08, 04:36 PM Flag

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I;ve had 2. Both went away on their own. I would try to avoid surgery unless they are causing you problems. How long have you known you had it? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:37 PM Flag

OB found it 3 wks ago, MRI last week. It's a dermoid, hopefully, and so won't go away, must come out. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:38 PM Flag

ah. Well, GL [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:38 PM Flag

I had one when I was pregnant. Ended up waiting until 6 months after delivery to have it removed. No specialist is going to tell you it's benign without the report but if they were really worried, I would think they would push up the surgery. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:40 PM Flag

OP: I know, but doesnt it seem like if they can't tell "for sure", they should take it out right away? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:43 PM Flag

It's all about scheduling. He probably has other patients and other emergencies scheduled before them. Could they do another MRI to see if it is growing. If it is not, then there's less cause for concern. I waited over a year from discovery to surgery. Who is your doctor? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:44 PM Flag

In DC, Dr Barter. Gyn Oncologist. Had MRI last week, it was same size as US from week before, but it was not there at all 6wks prior which made my Ob raise his eyebrows and tell me to do it Asap. I think this Dr thinks it was there, but not seen. My Re and OB swear up and down it grew like a weed in a month. I'm not happy to be rushed to this Dr only to be put on hold. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:00 PM Flag

That does sound more worrisome if they don't think it was there before. Chances are it's fine, but I can understand why you are worried. I would try to see another surgeon. Have they done a ca125 blood test. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:36 PM Flag

having to wait 3 weeks sucks! I'd be upset too. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:42 PM Flag

TY. So frustrated. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:43 PM Flag

sorry..I know how the long wait feels. Many yrs back I found a lump in my breast that the Dr said had to be removed. The surgery was scheduled 1 mo later. That was the longest month of my life. It was benign but at 25 yr old..you freak the hell out and think the worst. GL and I hope they can move up the procedure [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:46 PM Flag

Thank ou so much. Glad to hear you were all ok. I go between total denial and assuming the absolute worst. Dr was like, Eh, it's most likely ok, but we'll find out for sure. I'm dumbfounded. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:58 PM Flag

I know how you feel..it's hard but think positive. If this Dr can't remove it sooner, can you get in to see another surgeon? GL with it all! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:00 PM Flag

Thanks. That's my next move. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag

please post back and let us know how it goes [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:02 PM Flag