When Your Doctor Tells You You're at Risk for Ovarian Cancer, Do Your Homework
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When Your Doctor Tells You You're at Risk for Ovarian Cancer, Do Your Homework
Many women get ovarian cysts throughout their lives but only about 15 cases in 100,000 turn into cancer. Several studies have shown that simple ovarian cysts do not cause cancer. Some gynecologists suggest that the size of a cyst can indicate likelihood of cancer but this is simply not true. There is NO relationship between cyst size and probability of cancer. If you do have a scan and you have a cyst that looks suspicious, some gynecologists will tell you that your only option is to have your ovary removed and that biopsies are not performed in this situation. There are doctors that WILL perform a biopsy of the ovarian cyst, get the results immediately and refrain from removing the ovary unless cancer is detected.
Some gynecologists believe that ovaries serve no purpose in women who are menopausal, but studies have shown that when ovaries are removed, the chance of suffering a heart attack increases.
Your health is very important, so research your condition thoroughly before deciding what to do and don’t passively accept the direction or opinion of a physician who may very well not be keeping up with current findings.
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