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15cm ovarian cyst

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buxikw291
buxikw291

Hi all,

They gynaecologist has recently told me that I have a 15cm ovarian cyst on my left ovary. He didn't give me much information about what happens next other than that I will need to go for a CT scan, that it'll likely need to be removed by surgery and that it's likely too large to be removed through key hole surgery.

My initial appointment was around a week ago and I mostly would like to know, how long it usually takes from intial diagnosis to actually getting surgery? And also anyone who has experienced this, their perspective would be very helpful.

Also, my CA-125 levels have came back normal which is a reassuring sign but it is constantly painful and uncomfortable so I am eager for this to progress.

Thanks in advance 😃

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  • ronny1981
    ronny1981 buxikw291

    Posted

    I don't have any advice but just wanted you to know you weren't alone. I am glad your blood test came back good! That's a positive thing !

  • alex8546
    alex8546 buxikw291

    Posted

    hi was diagnosed last month with a 9cm cyst and told my surgeon is able to use keyhole surgery but may be 2 or 3 small wounds. l am over 70 so is post menopausal.

    Still waiting for letter directly to myself but have had the copy of the letter the surgeon sent to my GP.

    Hope you soon have the answers you need.

  • cee98389
    cee98389 buxikw291

    Posted

    Hi, what country are you in? have things moved forward for you? I hope so.

    I'm in the UK and my cyst was discovered a few years ago when it was 3cm. i refused surgery at that time but they gave me scans every 6-12 months to keep an eye on it.

    Towards the end of last year 2021 it had grown to 12cm and i also had raised CA125 tumour markers so the decision was taken to remove it.

    my surgery took place 2 weeks ago (June 2022) after a couple of delays (my original date was April) and i had a unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (cyst, one ovary, and the fallopian tube).

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