Giant Ovarian Cyst

Hi everyone,

I recently went to my GPs about an unrelated ailment and she identified my stomach as being firm and bloated. After an elevated CA-125 test of 58 I was referred for an ultrasound which showed a giant cyst in my abdomen (32cm). I was subsequently referred for a CT scan and have went for a rapid referral to test for ovarian cancer.

I went to my appointment with the consultant and he advised the risk of cancer was low but still possible based on the CT and I went away feeling somewhat positive. He referred me to gynaecology oncology who I had a chat with and told me that based on my CT they were highly suspicious of it being cancerous. I tried to probe more around this but was generally told it was based on my CT and that they wouldn’t really know till removed.

as you can imagine I went from feeling pretty positive despite all of this to very anxious! does anyone have any recommendations at the types of questions I could ask or how I can find out more about why I was told contradictory information? 

Thank you 

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  • I can’t imagine the relief you are going to feel getting a 32cm cyst removed! Mine is approx 9-10cm and I can’t wait to get it out. I’ve seen a few doctors and each one has an opinion, different bedside manner and way they deliver news. Some doctors like to get the tone hopeful while other prefer to err on the side of caution. Since both of your docs are looking at same info I’d just think they have differing ideas. We all know that we can’t be 100% until it’s out and tested anyway. When is your surgery date? Hopefully soon x 

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  • I can’t imagine the relief you are going to feel getting a 32cm cyst removed! Mine is approx 9-10cm and I can’t wait to get it out. I’ve seen a few doctors and each one has an opinion, different bedside manner and way they deliver news. Some doctors like to get the tone hopeful while other prefer to err on the side of caution. Since both of your docs are looking at same info I’d just think they have differing ideas. We all know that we can’t be 100% until it’s out and tested anyway. When is your surgery date? Hopefully soon x 

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